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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,490.96, 422,264.10 and 81,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,490.96, 422,264.10 and 81,813 is: 122,727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,490.96 : 422,264.10 = 81,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,490.96/422,264.10 = 81,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,490.96x = 422,264.10 × 81,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,490.96x = 34,546,692,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,546,692,813.30/281,490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,727.54

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