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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,006.34, 421,561.53 and 88,929.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,006.34, 421,561.53 and 88,929.15 is: 133,410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,006.34 : 421,561.53 = 88,929.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,006.34/421,561.53 = 88,929.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,006.34x = 421,561.53 × 88,929.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,006.34x = 37,489,108,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,489,108,535.60/281,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,410.19

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