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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,145.40, 526,718.10 and 281,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,145.40, 526,718.10 and 281,161.40 is: 421,742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,145.40 : 526,718.10 = 281,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,145.40/526,718.10 = 281,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,145.40x = 526,718.10 × 281,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,145.40x = 148,092,798,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,092,798,401.34/351,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,742.10

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