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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,310.48, 421,674.12 and 175,887.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,310.48, 421,674.12 and 175,887.36 is: 263,648.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,310.48 : 421,674.12 = 175,887.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,310.48/421,674.12 = 175,887.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,310.48x = 421,674.12 × 175,887.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,310.48x = 74,167,147,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,167,147,747.12/281,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,648.72

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