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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,034.44, 421,466.58 and 147,841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,034.44, 421,466.58 and 147,841.24 is: 221,717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,034.44 : 421,466.58 = 147,841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,034.44/421,466.58 = 147,841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,034.44x = 421,466.58 × 147,841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,034.44x = 62,310,141,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,310,141,805.76/281,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,717.10

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