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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,690.89, 422,555.85 and 113,211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,690.89, 422,555.85 and 113,211.36 is: 169,824.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,690.89 : 422,555.85 = 113,211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,690.89/422,555.85 = 113,211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,690.89x = 422,555.85 × 113,211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,690.89x = 47,838,122,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838,122,454.46/281,690.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,824.88

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