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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,958.78, 423,016.26 and 130,202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,958.78, 423,016.26 and 130,202.22 is: 195,339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,958.78 : 423,016.26 = 130,202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,958.78/423,016.26 = 130,202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,958.78x = 423,016.26 × 130,202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,958.78x = 55,077,656,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,077,656,148.10/281,958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,339.39

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