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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,530.08, 422,322.60 and 81,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,530.08, 422,322.60 and 81,852 is: 122,785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,530.08 : 422,322.60 = 81,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,530.08/422,322.60 = 81,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,530.08x = 422,322.60 × 81,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,530.08x = 34,567,949,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567,949,455.20/281,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,785.99

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