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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,491.90, 422,265.57 and 81,814.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,491.90, 422,265.57 and 81,814.03 is: 122,729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,491.90 : 422,265.57 = 81,814.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,491.90/422,265.57 = 81,814.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,491.90x = 422,265.57 × 81,814.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,491.90x = 34,547,248,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547,248,011.95/281,491.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,729.10

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