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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,398.01, 421,989.35 and 139,194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,398.01, 421,989.35 and 139,194.47 is: 208,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,398.01 : 421,989.35 = 139,194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,398.01/421,989.35 = 139,194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,398.01x = 421,989.35 × 139,194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,398.01x = 58,738,584,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,738,584,277.90/281,398.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,738.45

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