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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,937.47, 421,895.93 and 244,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,937.47, 421,895.93 and 244,117.16 is: 365,301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,937.47 : 421,895.93 = 244,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,937.47/421,895.93 = 244,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,937.47x = 421,895.93 × 244,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,937.47x = 102,992,036,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,992,036,996.75/281,937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,301.00

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