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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,116.22, 421,730.77 and 103,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,116.22, 421,730.77 and 103,624.14 is: 155,457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,116.22 : 421,730.77 = 103,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,116.22/421,730.77 = 103,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,116.22x = 421,730.77 × 103,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,116.22x = 43,701,488,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,701,488,352.79/281,116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,457.01

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