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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,170.08, 421,655.49 and 91,579.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,170.08, 421,655.49 and 91,579.05 is: 137,336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,170.08 : 421,655.49 = 91,579.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,170.08/421,655.49 = 91,579.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,170.08x = 421,655.49 × 91,579.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,170.08x = 38,614,809,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614,809,201.48/281,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,336.12

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