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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,573.93, 422,356.42 and 68,343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,573.93, 422,356.42 and 68,343.61 is: 102,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,573.93 : 422,356.42 = 68,343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,573.93/422,356.42 = 68,343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,573.93x = 422,356.42 × 68,343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,573.93x = 28,865,361,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,865,361,393.59/281,573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,514.33

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