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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,637.98, 422,424.08 and 113,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,637.98, 422,424.08 and 113,151.50 is: 169,714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,637.98 : 422,424.08 = 113,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,637.98/422,424.08 = 113,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,637.98x = 422,424.08 × 113,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,637.98x = 47,797,918,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,797,918,288.12/281,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,714.04

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