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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,301.24, 421,950.60 and 115,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,301.24, 421,950.60 and 115,089.24 is: 172,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,301.24 : 421,950.60 = 115,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,301.24/421,950.60 = 115,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,301.24x = 421,950.60 × 115,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,301.24x = 48,561,973,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,561,973,871.54/281,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,633.34

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