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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,093.80, 421,640.70 and 141,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,093.80, 421,640.70 and 141,125.80 is: 211,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,093.80 : 421,640.70 = 141,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,093.80/421,640.70 = 141,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,093.80x = 421,640.70 × 141,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,093.80x = 59,504,381,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,504,381,100.06/281,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,688.70

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