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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,215.28, 421,866.92 and 91,631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,215.28, 421,866.92 and 91,631.64 is: 137,461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,215.28 : 421,866.92 = 91,631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,215.28/421,866.92 = 91,631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,215.28x = 421,866.92 × 91,631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,215.28x = 38,656,357,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656,357,741.35/281,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,461.80

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