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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,205.40, 421,808.10 and 94,216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,205.40, 421,808.10 and 94,216.90 is: 141,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,205.40 : 421,808.10 = 94,216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,205.40/421,808.10 = 94,216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,205.40x = 421,808.10 × 94,216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,205.40x = 39,741,451,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,741,451,576.89/281,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,325.35

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