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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,001.51, 421,071.35 and 190,929.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,001.51, 421,071.35 and 190,929.51 is: 286,101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,001.51 : 421,071.35 = 190,929.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,001.51/421,071.35 = 190,929.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,001.51x = 421,071.35 × 190,929.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,001.51x = 80,394,945,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,394,945,575.89/281,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,101.47

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