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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,451.60, 422,177.40 and 141,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,451.60, 422,177.40 and 141,159.60 is: 211,739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,451.60 : 422,177.40 = 141,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,451.60/422,177.40 = 141,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,451.60x = 422,177.40 × 141,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,451.60x = 59,594,392,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,594,392,913.04/281,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,739.40

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