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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,427.69, 388,428.87 and 258,730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,427.69, 388,428.87 and 258,730.73 is: 357,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,427.69 : 388,428.87 = 258,730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,427.69/388,428.87 = 258,730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,427.69x = 388,428.87 × 258,730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,427.69x = 100,498,485,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,498,485,088.18/281,427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,102.33

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