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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,470.40, 421,616.80 and 131,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,470.40, 421,616.80 and 131,838.40 is: 197,481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,470.40 : 421,616.80 = 131,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,470.40/421,616.80 = 131,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,470.40x = 421,616.80 × 131,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,470.40x = 55,585,284,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,585,284,325.12/281,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,481.81

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