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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,844.77, 422,762.28 and 94,856.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,844.77, 422,762.28 and 94,856.27 is: 142,282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,844.77 : 422,762.28 = 94,856.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,844.77/422,762.28 = 94,856.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,844.77x = 422,762.28 × 94,856.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,844.77x = 40,101,652,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,652,977.50/281,844.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,282.76

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