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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,323.13, 421,984.69 and 84,331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,323.13, 421,984.69 and 84,331.13 is: 126,496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,323.13 : 421,984.69 = 84,331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,323.13/421,984.69 = 84,331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,323.13x = 421,984.69 × 84,331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,323.13x = 35,586,443,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,586,443,429.65/281,323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,496.69

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