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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,990.40, 422,985.60 and 94,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,990.40, 422,985.60 and 94,982.40 is: 142,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,990.40 : 422,985.60 = 94,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,990.40/422,985.60 = 94,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,990.40x = 422,985.60 × 94,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,990.40x = 40,176,187,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,176,187,453.44/281,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,473.60

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