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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,317.94, 421,976.92 and 84,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,317.94, 421,976.92 and 84,325.94 is: 126,488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,317.94 : 421,976.92 = 84,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,317.94/421,976.92 = 84,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,317.94x = 421,976.92 × 84,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,317.94x = 35,583,600,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,583,600,437.30/281,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,488.91

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