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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,882.32, 421,994.04 and 188,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,882.32, 421,994.04 and 188,155.60 is: 281,679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,882.32 : 421,994.04 = 188,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,882.32/421,994.04 = 188,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,882.32x = 421,994.04 × 188,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,882.32x = 79,400,541,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,400,541,792.62/281,882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,679.75

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