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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,178.14, 421,556.40 and 91,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,178.14, 421,556.40 and 91,525.14 is: 137,219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,178.14 : 421,556.40 = 91,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,178.14/421,556.40 = 91,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,178.14x = 421,556.40 × 91,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,178.14x = 38,583,008,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,583,008,527.90/281,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,219.09

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