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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,804, 422,698.56 and 82,179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,804, 422,698.56 and 82,179.48 is: 123,267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,804 : 422,698.56 = 82,179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,804/422,698.56 = 82,179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,804x = 422,698.56 × 82,179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,804x = 34,737,147,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,737,147,857.55/281,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,267.05

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