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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,327.76, 422,028.69 and 91,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,327.76, 422,028.69 and 91,721.52 is: 137,594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,327.76 : 422,028.69 = 91,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,327.76/422,028.69 = 91,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,327.76x = 422,028.69 × 91,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,327.76x = 38,709,112,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,709,112,930.41/281,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,594.36

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