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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,333.02, 421,689.93 and 138,967.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,333.02, 421,689.93 and 138,967.51 is: 208,298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,333.02 : 421,689.93 = 138,967.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,333.02/421,689.93 = 138,967.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,333.02x = 421,689.93 × 138,967.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,333.02x = 58,601,199,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,601,199,564.17/281,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,298.33

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