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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,996.20, 423,051.90 and 95,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,996.20, 423,051.90 and 95,026.60 is: 142,559.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,996.20 : 423,051.90 = 95,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,996.20/423,051.90 = 95,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,996.20x = 423,051.90 × 95,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,996.20x = 40,201,183,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,201,183,680.54/281,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,559.31

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