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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,710.62, 422,635.23 and 82,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,710.62, 422,635.23 and 82,032.84 is: 123,069.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,710.62 : 422,635.23 = 82,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,710.62/422,635.23 = 82,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,710.62x = 422,635.23 × 82,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,710.62x = 34,669,968,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,669,968,200.95/281,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,069.44

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