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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,843.22, 422,759.96 and 94,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,843.22, 422,759.96 and 94,854.72 is: 142,280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,843.22 : 422,759.96 = 94,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,843.22/422,759.96 = 94,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,843.22x = 422,759.96 × 94,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,843.22x = 40,100,777,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100,777,158.74/281,843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,280.44

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