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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,102.98, 421,792.98 and 131,353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,102.98, 421,792.98 and 131,353.62 is: 197,095.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,102.98 : 421,792.98 = 131,353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,102.98/421,792.98 = 131,353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,102.98x = 421,792.98 × 131,353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,102.98x = 55,404,034,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,404,034,813.59/281,102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,095.15

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