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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,183.40, 421,775.28 and 114,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,183.40, 421,775.28 and 114,971.40 is: 172,457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,183.40 : 421,775.28 = 114,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,183.40/421,775.28 = 114,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,183.40x = 421,775.28 × 114,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,183.40x = 48,492,094,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,492,094,426.99/281,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,457.17

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