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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,660.70, 422,555.05 and 94,691.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,660.70, 422,555.05 and 94,691.10 is: 142,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,660.70 : 422,555.05 = 94,691.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,660.70/422,555.05 = 94,691.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,660.70x = 422,555.05 × 94,691.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,660.70x = 40,012,202,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,012,202,495.06/281,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,058.17

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