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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,199.60, 421,799.40 and 91,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,199.60, 421,799.40 and 91,659.60 is: 137,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,199.60 : 421,799.40 = 91,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,199.60/421,799.40 = 91,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,199.60x = 421,799.40 × 91,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,199.60x = 38,661,964,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,661,964,284.24/281,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,489.40

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