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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,816.72, 422,502.74 and 139,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,816.72, 422,502.74 and 139,710.92 is: 209,456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,816.72 : 422,502.74 = 139,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,816.72/422,502.74 = 139,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,816.72x = 422,502.74 × 139,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,816.72x = 59,028,246,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,028,246,507.92/281,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,456.15

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