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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,232.69, 421,762.11 and 81,567.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,232.69, 421,762.11 and 81,567.75 is: 122,326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,232.69 : 421,762.11 = 81,567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,232.69/421,762.11 = 81,567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,232.69x = 421,762.11 × 81,567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,232.69x = 34,402,186,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,402,186,347.95/281,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,326.41

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