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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,335.02, 421,692.92 and 138,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,335.02, 421,692.92 and 138,969.52 is: 208,301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,335.02 : 421,692.92 = 138,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,335.02/421,692.92 = 138,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,335.02x = 421,692.92 × 138,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,335.02x = 58,602,462,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,602,462,679.80/281,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,301.34

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