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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,069.16, 421,604.46 and 114,857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,069.16, 421,604.46 and 114,857.16 is: 172,286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,069.16 : 421,604.46 = 114,857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,069.16/421,604.46 = 114,857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,069.16x = 421,604.46 × 114,857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,069.16x = 48,424,290,918.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,424,290,918.93/281,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,286.03

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