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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,946.40, 422,919.60 and 268,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,946.40, 422,919.60 and 268,122.40 is: 402,183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,946.40 : 422,919.60 = 268,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,946.40/422,919.60 = 268,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,946.40x = 422,919.60 × 268,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,946.40x = 113,394,218,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,394,218,159.04/281,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,183.60

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