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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,358.28, 422,079.14 and 81,680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,358.28, 422,079.14 and 81,680.32 is: 122,532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,358.28 : 422,079.14 = 81,680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,358.28/422,079.14 = 81,680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,358.28x = 422,079.14 × 81,680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,358.28x = 34,475,559,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475,559,220.52/281,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,532.59

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