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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,016.80, 421,663.60 and 131,235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,016.80, 421,663.60 and 131,235.36 is: 196,917.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,016.80 : 421,663.60 = 131,235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,016.80/421,663.60 = 131,235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,016.80x = 421,663.60 × 131,235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,016.80x = 55,337,174,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,337,174,344.90/281,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,917.67

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