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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,205.60, 421,808.40 and 91,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,205.60, 421,808.40 and 91,665.60 is: 137,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,205.60 : 421,808.40 = 91,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,205.60/421,808.40 = 91,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,205.60x = 421,808.40 × 91,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,205.60x = 38,665,320,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,665,320,071.04/281,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,498.40

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