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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,081.71, 421,652.12 and 91,556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,081.71, 421,652.12 and 91,556.86 is: 137,344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,081.71 : 421,652.12 = 91,556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,081.71/421,652.12 = 91,556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,081.71x = 421,652.12 × 91,556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,081.71x = 38,605,144,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,605,144,119.54/281,081.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,344.92

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