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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,268.60, 421,902.90 and 94,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,268.60, 421,902.90 and 94,286.20 is: 141,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,268.60 : 421,902.90 = 94,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,268.60/421,902.90 = 94,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,268.60x = 421,902.90 × 94,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,268.60x = 39,779,621,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,779,621,209.98/281,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,429.30

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