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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,357.09, 422,102.78 and 91,817.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,357.09, 422,102.78 and 91,817.81 is: 137,748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,357.09 : 422,102.78 = 91,817.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,357.09/422,102.78 = 91,817.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,357.09x = 422,102.78 × 91,817.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,357.09x = 38,756,550,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756,550,284.91/281,357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,748.62

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