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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,010.30, 421,551.90 and 138,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,010.30, 421,551.90 and 138,928.20 is: 208,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,010.30 : 421,551.90 = 138,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,010.30/421,551.90 = 138,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,010.30x = 421,551.90 × 138,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,010.30x = 58,565,446,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,565,446,673.58/281,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,410.32

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