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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,114.31, 421,715.31 and 91,529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,114.31, 421,715.31 and 91,529.92 is: 137,309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,114.31 : 421,715.31 = 91,529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,114.31/421,715.31 = 91,529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,114.31x = 421,715.31 × 91,529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,114.31x = 38,599,568,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599,568,587.08/281,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,309.16

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