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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,367.72, 422,056.08 and 91,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,367.72, 422,056.08 and 91,827.36 is: 137,742.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,367.72 : 422,056.08 = 91,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,367.72/422,056.08 = 91,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,367.72x = 422,056.08 × 91,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,367.72x = 38,756,295,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756,295,598.35/281,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,742.51

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