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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,248.49, 421,785.24 and 94,216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,248.49, 421,785.24 and 94,216.25 is: 141,295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,248.49 : 421,785.24 = 94,216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,248.49/421,785.24 = 94,216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,248.49x = 421,785.24 × 94,216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,248.49x = 39,739,023,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,739,023,618.15/281,248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,295.06

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