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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,546.52, 422,316.36 and 113,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,546.52, 422,316.36 and 113,063.76 is: 169,594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,546.52 : 422,316.36 = 113,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,546.52/422,316.36 = 113,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,546.52x = 422,316.36 × 113,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,546.52x = 47,748,675,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,675,571.11/281,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,594.27

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