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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,864.94, 422,797.41 and 243,801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,864.94, 422,797.41 and 243,801.09 is: 365,701.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,864.94 : 422,797.41 = 243,801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,864.94/422,797.41 = 243,801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,864.94x = 422,797.41 × 243,801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,864.94x = 103,078,469,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,078,469,407.18/281,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,701.64

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