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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,581.39, 422,443.64 and 81,901.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,581.39, 422,443.64 and 81,901.77 is: 122,873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,581.39 : 422,443.64 = 81,901.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,581.39/422,443.64 = 81,901.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,581.39x = 422,443.64 × 81,901.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,581.39x = 34,598,881,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,598,881,841.24/281,581.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,873.47

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