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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,106.72, 421,798.62 and 131,357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,106.72, 421,798.62 and 131,357.34 is: 197,100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,106.72 : 421,798.62 = 131,357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,106.72/421,798.62 = 131,357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,106.72x = 421,798.62 × 131,357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,106.72x = 55,406,344,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,406,344,738.87/281,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,100.75

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