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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,820.63, 422,608.07 and 106,593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,820.63, 422,608.07 and 106,593.75 is: 159,844.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,820.63 : 422,608.07 = 106,593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,820.63/422,608.07 = 106,593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,820.63x = 422,608.07 × 106,593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,820.63x = 45,047,378,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,047,378,428.59/281,820.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,844.15

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