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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,819.10, 422,728.65 and 246,827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,819.10, 422,728.65 and 246,827.10 is: 370,240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,819.10 : 422,728.65 = 246,827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,819.10/422,728.65 = 246,827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,819.10x = 422,728.65 × 246,827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,819.10x = 104,340,886,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,340,886,766.42/281,819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,240.65

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