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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,818.88, 422,605.44 and 106,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,818.88, 422,605.44 and 106,592 is: 159,841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,818.88 : 422,605.44 = 106,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,818.88/422,605.44 = 106,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,818.88x = 422,605.44 × 106,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,818.88x = 45,046,359,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,046,359,060.48/281,818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,841.52

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