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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,273.14, 422,201.40 and 188,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,273.14, 422,201.40 and 188,427.70 is: 282,836.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,273.14 : 422,201.40 = 188,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,273.14/422,201.40 = 188,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,273.14x = 422,201.40 × 188,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,273.14x = 79,554,438,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,554,438,738.78/281,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,836.96

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