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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,103.48, 421,655.22 and 81,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,103.48, 421,655.22 and 81,423.93 is: 122,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,103.48 : 421,655.22 = 81,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,103.48/421,655.22 = 81,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,103.48x = 421,655.22 × 81,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,103.48x = 34,332,826,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,332,826,698.62/281,103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,135.90

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