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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,199.30, 421,835.40 and 139,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,199.30, 421,835.40 and 139,117.20 is: 208,693.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,199.30 : 421,835.40 = 139,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,199.30/421,835.40 = 139,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,199.30x = 421,835.40 × 139,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,199.30x = 58,684,559,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,684,559,708.88/281,199.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,693.83

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