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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,154.24, 421,731.80 and 114,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,154.24, 421,731.80 and 114,942.24 is: 172,413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,154.24 : 421,731.80 = 114,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,154.24/421,731.80 = 114,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,154.24x = 421,731.80 × 114,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,154.24x = 48,474,797,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,474,797,771.23/281,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,413.54

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