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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,888.57, 422,003.42 and 188,161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,888.57, 422,003.42 and 188,161.85 is: 281,689.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,888.57 : 422,003.42 = 188,161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,888.57/422,003.42 = 188,161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,888.57x = 422,003.42 × 188,161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,888.57x = 79,404,943,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,404,943,272.72/281,888.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,689.12

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