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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,995.70, 423,051.15 and 95,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,995.70, 423,051.15 and 95,026.10 is: 142,558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,995.70 : 423,051.15 = 95,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,995.70/423,051.15 = 95,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,995.70x = 423,051.15 × 95,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,995.70x = 40,200,900,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,200,900,885.02/281,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,558.56

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