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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,365.18, 422,047.77 and 94,376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,365.18, 422,047.77 and 94,376.14 is: 141,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,365.18 : 422,047.77 = 94,376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,365.18/422,047.77 = 94,376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,365.18x = 422,047.77 × 94,376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,365.18x = 39,831,239,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,831,239,428.21/281,365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,564.21

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