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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,467.80, 422,223.86 and 81,791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,467.80, 422,223.86 and 81,791.64 is: 122,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,467.80 : 422,223.86 = 81,791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,467.80/422,223.86 = 81,791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,467.80x = 422,223.86 × 81,791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,467.80x = 34,534,381,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,534,381,956.53/281,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,693.90

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