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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,881.51, 422,621.39 and 132,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,881.51, 422,621.39 and 132,040.06 is: 197,966.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,881.51 : 422,621.39 = 132,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,881.51/422,621.39 = 132,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,881.51x = 422,621.39 × 132,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,881.51x = 55,802,955,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802,955,343.68/281,881.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,966.00

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