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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,304, 421,955.52 and 115,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,304, 421,955.52 and 115,091.52 is: 172,637.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,304 : 421,955.52 = 115,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,304/421,955.52 = 115,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,304x = 421,955.52 × 115,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,304x = 48,563,502,169.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,563,502,169.19/281,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,637.08

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