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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,935.40, 422,903.10 and 268,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,935.40, 422,903.10 and 268,111.40 is: 402,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,935.40 : 422,903.10 = 268,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,935.40/422,903.10 = 268,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,935.40x = 422,903.10 × 268,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,935.40x = 113,385,142,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,385,142,205.34/281,935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,167.10

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