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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,493.96, 422,268.60 and 81,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,493.96, 422,268.60 and 81,816 is: 122,732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,493.96 : 422,268.60 = 81,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,493.96/422,268.60 = 81,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,493.96x = 422,268.60 × 81,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,493.96x = 34,548,327,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,548,327,777.60/281,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,732.04

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