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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,103.16, 421,654.74 and 81,423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,103.16, 421,654.74 and 81,423.61 is: 122,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,103.16 : 421,654.74 = 81,423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,103.16/421,654.74 = 81,423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,103.16x = 421,654.74 × 81,423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,103.16x = 34,332,651,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,332,651,104.41/281,103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,135.42

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