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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,999.52, 423,001.44 and 95,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,999.52, 423,001.44 and 95,008.32 is: 142,513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,999.52 : 423,001.44 = 95,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,999.52/423,001.44 = 95,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,999.52x = 423,001.44 × 95,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,999.52x = 40,188,656,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,188,656,171.98/281,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,513.21

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