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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,827.85, 422,735.52 and 68,596.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,827.85, 422,735.52 and 68,596.67 is: 102,893.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,827.85 : 422,735.52 = 68,596.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,827.85/422,735.52 = 68,596.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,827.85x = 422,735.52 × 68,596.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,827.85x = 28,998,248,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,998,248,962.72/281,827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,893.48

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