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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,607.72, 422,439.30 and 81,930.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,607.72, 422,439.30 and 81,930.12 is: 122,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,607.72 : 422,439.30 = 81,930.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,607.72/422,439.30 = 81,930.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,607.72x = 422,439.30 × 81,930.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,607.72x = 34,610,502,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,610,502,541.72/281,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,903.24

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