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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,212.20, 421,818.30 and 281,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,212.20, 421,818.30 and 281,212.20 is: 421,818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,212.20 : 421,818.30 = 281,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,212.20/421,818.30 = 281,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,212.20x = 421,818.30 × 281,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,212.20x = 118,620,452,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,620,452,143.26/281,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,818.30

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