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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,364.18, 422,046.27 and 94,375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,364.18, 422,046.27 and 94,375.14 is: 141,562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,364.18 : 422,046.27 = 94,375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,364.18/422,046.27 = 94,375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,364.18x = 422,046.27 × 94,375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,364.18x = 39,830,675,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,830,675,817.73/281,364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,562.71

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