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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,086.88, 421,674.53 and 121,208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,086.88, 421,674.53 and 121,208.27 is: 181,831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,086.88 : 421,674.53 = 121,208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,086.88/421,674.53 = 121,208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,086.88x = 421,674.53 × 121,208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,086.88x = 51,110,437,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,110,437,569.95/281,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,831.46

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