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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,463.40, 421,606.30 and 131,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,463.40, 421,606.30 and 131,831.40 is: 197,471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,463.40 : 421,606.30 = 131,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,463.40/421,606.30 = 131,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,463.40x = 421,606.30 × 131,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,463.40x = 55,580,948,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,580,948,777.82/281,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,471.32

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