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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,209.40, 421,814.10 and 94,220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,209.40, 421,814.10 and 94,220.90 is: 141,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,209.40 : 421,814.10 = 94,220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,209.40/421,814.10 = 94,220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,209.40x = 421,814.10 × 94,220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,209.40x = 39,743,704,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,743,704,134.69/281,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,331.35

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