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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,280.59, 421,855.25 and 81,547.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,280.59, 421,855.25 and 81,547.37 is: 122,302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,280.59 : 421,855.25 = 81,547.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,280.59/421,855.25 = 81,547.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,280.59x = 421,855.25 × 81,547.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,280.59x = 34,401,186,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,401,186,158.19/281,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,302.03

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