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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,327.24, 421,903.38 and 94,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,327.24, 421,903.38 and 94,295 is: 141,413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,327.24 : 421,903.38 = 94,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,327.24/421,903.38 = 94,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,327.24x = 421,903.38 × 94,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,327.24x = 39,783,379,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,783,379,217.10/281,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,413.18

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