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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,326.24, 421,901.88 and 94,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,326.24, 421,901.88 and 94,294 is: 141,411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,326.24 : 421,901.88 = 94,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,326.24/421,901.88 = 94,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,326.24x = 421,901.88 × 94,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,326.24x = 39,782,815,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,782,815,872.72/281,326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,411.68

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