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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,316.58, 422,047.37 and 101,394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,316.58, 422,047.37 and 101,394.82 is: 152,118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,316.58 : 422,047.37 = 101,394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,316.58/422,047.37 = 101,394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,316.58x = 422,047.37 × 101,394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,316.58x = 42,793,417,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,793,417,112.62/281,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,118.36

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