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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,774.02, 422,726.55 and 82,115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,774.02, 422,726.55 and 82,115.62 is: 123,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,774.02 : 422,726.55 = 82,115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,774.02/422,726.55 = 82,115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,774.02x = 422,726.55 × 82,115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,774.02x = 34,712,452,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,712,452,743.71/281,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,192.52

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