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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,463.09, 422,190.85 and 68,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,463.09, 422,190.85 and 68,232.84 is: 102,348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,463.09 : 422,190.85 = 68,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,463.09/422,190.85 = 68,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,463.09x = 422,190.85 × 68,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,463.09x = 28,807,281,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807,281,594.41/281,463.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,348.34

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