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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,331.02, 421,686.92 and 138,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,331.02, 421,686.92 and 138,965.52 is: 208,295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,331.02 : 421,686.92 = 138,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,331.02/421,686.92 = 138,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,331.02x = 421,686.92 × 138,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,331.02x = 58,599,942,115.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599,942,115.00/281,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,295.35

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