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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,415.80, 422,145.72 and 81,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,415.80, 422,145.72 and 81,739.52 is: 122,615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,415.80 : 422,145.72 = 81,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,415.80/422,145.72 = 81,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,415.80x = 422,145.72 × 81,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,415.80x = 34,505,988,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,505,988,522.85/281,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,615.68

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