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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,573.30, 422,364.27 and 94,586.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,573.30, 422,364.27 and 94,586.42 is: 141,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,573.30 : 422,364.27 = 94,586.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,573.30/422,364.27 = 94,586.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,573.30x = 422,364.27 × 94,586.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,573.30x = 39,949,924,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,949,924,235.21/281,573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,881.08

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