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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,569.80, 422,359.02 and 94,582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,569.80, 422,359.02 and 94,582.92 is: 141,875.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,569.80 : 422,359.02 = 94,582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,569.80/422,359.02 = 94,582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,569.80x = 422,359.02 × 94,582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,569.80x = 39,947,949,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,947,949,399.94/281,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,875.83

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