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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,229.60, 421,844.40 and 91,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,229.60, 421,844.40 and 91,689.60 is: 137,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,229.60 : 421,844.40 = 91,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,229.60/421,844.40 = 91,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,229.60x = 421,844.40 × 91,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,229.60x = 38,678,744,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678,744,298.24/281,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,534.40

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