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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,888.07, 422,002.67 and 188,161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,888.07, 422,002.67 and 188,161.35 is: 281,688.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,888.07 : 422,002.67 = 188,161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,888.07/422,002.67 = 188,161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,888.07x = 422,002.67 × 188,161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,888.07x = 79,404,591,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,404,591,150.00/281,888.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,688.37

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