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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,107.22, 421,799.37 and 131,357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,107.22, 421,799.37 and 131,357.84 is: 197,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,107.22 : 421,799.37 = 131,357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,107.22/421,799.37 = 131,357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,107.22x = 421,799.37 × 131,357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,107.22x = 55,406,654,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,406,654,156.56/281,107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,101.50

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