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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,080.71, 421,650.62 and 91,555.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,080.71, 421,650.62 and 91,555.86 is: 137,343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,080.71 : 421,650.62 = 91,555.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,080.71/421,650.62 = 91,555.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,080.71x = 421,650.62 × 91,555.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,080.71x = 38,604,584,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,604,584,675.85/281,080.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,343.42

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