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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,763.20, 421,867.20 and 219,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,763.20, 421,867.20 and 219,555.20 is: 328,726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,763.20 : 421,867.20 = 219,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,763.20/421,867.20 = 219,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,763.20x = 421,867.20 × 219,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,763.20x = 92,623,137,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,623,137,469.44/281,763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,726.88

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