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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,529.89, 422,294.72 and 113,050.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,529.89, 422,294.72 and 113,050.17 is: 169,575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,529.89 : 422,294.72 = 113,050.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,529.89/422,294.72 = 113,050.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,529.89x = 422,294.72 × 113,050.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,529.89x = 47,740,489,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,740,489,886.10/281,529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,575.21

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