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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,769.79, 422,609.73 and 104,236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,769.79, 422,609.73 and 104,236.42 is: 156,338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,769.79 : 422,609.73 = 104,236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,769.79/422,609.73 = 104,236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,769.79x = 422,609.73 × 104,236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,769.79x = 44,051,325,312.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051,325,312.37/281,769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,338.00

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