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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,125.95, 421,688.40 and 91,586.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,125.95, 421,688.40 and 91,586.09 is: 137,378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,125.95 : 421,688.40 = 91,586.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,125.95/421,688.40 = 91,586.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,125.95x = 421,688.40 × 91,586.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,125.95x = 38,620,791,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,620,791,754.36/281,125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,378.96

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