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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,534.78, 422,213.76 and 91,951.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,534.78, 422,213.76 and 91,951.95 is: 137,899.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,534.78 : 422,213.76 = 91,951.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,534.78/422,213.76 = 91,951.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,534.78x = 422,213.76 × 91,951.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,534.78x = 38,823,378,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,823,378,089.07/281,534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,899.05

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