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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,679.70, 422,588.80 and 82,001.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,679.70, 422,588.80 and 82,001.84 is: 123,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,679.70 : 422,588.80 = 82,001.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,679.70/422,588.80 = 82,001.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,679.70x = 422,588.80 × 82,001.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,679.70x = 34,653,059,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,653,059,163.39/281,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,022.92

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