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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,801.10, 422,701.65 and 246,809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,801.10, 422,701.65 and 246,809.10 is: 370,213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,801.10 : 422,701.65 = 246,809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,801.10/422,701.65 = 246,809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,801.10x = 422,701.65 × 246,809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,801.10x = 104,326,613,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,326,613,805.02/281,801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,213.65

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