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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,036.70, 421,555.05 and 94,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,036.70, 421,555.05 and 94,048.20 is: 141,072.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,036.70 : 421,555.05 = 94,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,036.70/421,555.05 = 94,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,036.70x = 421,555.05 × 94,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,036.70x = 39,646,493,653.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,646,493,653.41/281,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,072.30

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