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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,546.59, 422,361.06 and 81,841.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,546.59, 422,361.06 and 81,841.03 is: 122,773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,546.59 : 422,361.06 = 81,841.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,546.59/422,361.06 = 81,841.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,546.59x = 422,361.06 × 81,841.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,546.59x = 34,566,464,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566,464,182.29/281,546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,773.51

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