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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,636.85, 422,317.04 and 139,317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,636.85, 422,317.04 and 139,317.69 is: 208,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,636.85 : 422,317.04 = 139,317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,636.85/422,317.04 = 139,317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,636.85x = 422,317.04 × 139,317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,636.85x = 58,836,233,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,836,233,763.85/281,636.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,908.15

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