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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,480.79, 422,292.47 and 81,796.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,480.79, 422,292.47 and 81,796.89 is: 122,716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,480.79 : 422,292.47 = 81,796.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,480.79/422,292.47 = 81,796.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,480.79x = 422,292.47 × 81,796.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,480.79x = 34,542,210,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542,210,716.42/281,480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,716.05

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