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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,119.50, 421,723.08 and 91,535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,119.50, 421,723.08 and 91,535.09 is: 137,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,119.50 : 421,723.08 = 91,535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,119.50/421,723.08 = 91,535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,119.50x = 421,723.08 × 91,535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,119.50x = 38,602,457,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,457,974.26/281,119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,316.90

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