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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,812.72, 422,496.73 and 139,706.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,812.72, 422,496.73 and 139,706.93 is: 209,450.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,812.72 : 422,496.73 = 139,706.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,812.72/422,496.73 = 139,706.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,812.72x = 422,496.73 × 139,706.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,812.72x = 59,025,720,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,025,720,330.60/281,812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,450.16

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