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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,241.60, 421,862.40 and 94,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,241.60, 421,862.40 and 94,259.20 is: 141,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,241.60 : 421,862.40 = 94,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,241.60/421,862.40 = 94,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,241.60x = 421,862.40 × 94,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,241.60x = 39,764,412,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,764,412,334.08/281,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,388.80

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