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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,831.20, 422,977.20 and 272,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,831.20, 422,977.20 and 272,615.20 is: 409,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,831.20 : 422,977.20 = 272,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,831.20/422,977.20 = 272,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,831.20x = 422,977.20 × 272,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,831.20x = 115,310,013,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,310,013,973.44/281,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,145.67

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