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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,341.68, 422,012.52 and 94,352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,341.68, 422,012.52 and 94,352.64 is: 141,528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,341.68 : 422,012.52 = 94,352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,341.68/422,012.52 = 94,352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,341.68x = 422,012.52 × 94,352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,341.68x = 39,817,995,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,817,995,375.05/281,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,528.96

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