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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,325.48, 421,696.62 and 175,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,325.48, 421,696.62 and 175,902.36 is: 263,671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,325.48 : 421,696.62 = 175,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,325.48/421,696.62 = 175,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,325.48x = 421,696.62 × 175,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,325.48x = 74,177,430,662.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,177,430,662.02/281,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,671.21

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