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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,323.65, 422,029.22 and 94,291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,323.65, 422,029.22 and 94,291.41 is: 141,451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,323.65 : 422,029.22 = 94,291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,323.65/422,029.22 = 94,291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,323.65x = 422,029.22 × 94,291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,323.65x = 39,793,729,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,793,729,743.54/281,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,451.78

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