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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,303.60, 421,968.99 and 91,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,303.60, 421,968.99 and 91,763.60 is: 137,649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,303.60 : 421,968.99 = 91,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,303.60/421,968.99 = 91,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,303.60x = 421,968.99 × 91,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,303.60x = 38,721,391,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,721,391,500.92/281,303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,649.83

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