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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,608.70, 422,361.78 and 113,122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,608.70, 422,361.78 and 113,122.22 is: 169,662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,608.70 : 422,361.78 = 113,122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,608.70/422,361.78 = 113,122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,608.70x = 422,361.78 × 113,122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,608.70x = 47,778,502,196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,778,502,196.75/281,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,662.73

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