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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,828.70, 422,267.58 and 139,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,828.70, 422,267.58 and 139,484.16 is: 208,990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,828.70 : 422,267.58 = 139,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,828.70/422,267.58 = 139,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,828.70x = 422,267.58 × 139,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,828.70x = 58,899,638,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,899,638,691.53/281,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,990.92

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