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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,365.72, 422,053.08 and 91,825.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,365.72, 422,053.08 and 91,825.36 is: 137,739.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,365.72 : 422,053.08 = 91,825.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,365.72/422,053.08 = 91,825.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,365.72x = 422,053.08 × 91,825.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,365.72x = 38,755,176,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755,176,010.11/281,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,739.51

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