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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,832.08, 422,272.64 and 139,487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,832.08, 422,272.64 and 139,487.54 is: 208,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,832.08 : 422,272.64 = 139,487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,832.08/422,272.64 = 139,487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,832.08x = 422,272.64 × 139,487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,832.08x = 58,901,770,000.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,901,770,000.26/281,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,995.98

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