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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,105.40, 421,658.10 and 94,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,105.40, 421,658.10 and 94,116.90 is: 141,175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,105.40 : 421,658.10 = 94,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,105.40/421,658.10 = 94,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,105.40x = 421,658.10 × 94,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,105.40x = 39,685,153,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,685,153,231.89/281,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,175.35

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