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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,012.93, 421,350.57 and 129,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,012.93, 421,350.57 and 129,019.80 is: 193,452.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,012.93 : 421,350.57 = 129,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,012.93/421,350.57 = 129,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,012.93x = 421,350.57 × 129,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,012.93x = 54,362,566,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,362,566,271.29/281,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,452.19

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