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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,941.85, 422,960.18 and 139,794.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,941.85, 422,960.18 and 139,794.14 is: 209,714.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,941.85 : 422,960.18 = 139,794.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,941.85/422,960.18 = 139,794.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,941.85x = 422,960.18 × 139,794.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,941.85x = 59,127,354,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,127,354,975.77/281,941.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,714.71

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