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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,750.10, 422,588.16 and 139,540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,750.10, 422,588.16 and 139,540.02 is: 209,291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,750.10 : 422,588.16 = 139,540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,750.10/422,588.16 = 139,540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,750.10x = 422,588.16 × 139,540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,750.10x = 58,967,960,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,967,960,298.16/281,750.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,291.71

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