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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,331.41, 421,984.15 and 81,647.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,331.41, 421,984.15 and 81,647.78 is: 122,467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,331.41 : 421,984.15 = 81,647.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,331.41/421,984.15 = 81,647.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,331.41x = 421,984.15 × 81,647.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,331.41x = 34,454,069,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,454,069,042.69/281,331.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,467.91

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