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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,702.56, 422,719.90 and 104,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,702.56, 422,719.90 and 104,334.12 is: 156,562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,702.56 : 422,719.90 = 104,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,702.56/422,719.90 = 104,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,702.56x = 422,719.90 × 104,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,702.56x = 44,104,108,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,104,108,772.99/281,702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,562.68

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