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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,337.66, 422,006.58 and 123,567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,337.66, 422,006.58 and 123,567.48 is: 185,351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,337.66 : 422,006.58 = 123,567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,337.66/422,006.58 = 123,567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,337.66x = 422,006.58 × 123,567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,337.66x = 52,146,289,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,146,289,634.02/281,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,351.26

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