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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,872.31, 422,763.46 and 82,145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,872.31, 422,763.46 and 82,145.99 is: 123,205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,872.31 : 422,763.46 = 82,145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,872.31/422,763.46 = 82,145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,872.31x = 422,763.46 × 82,145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,872.31x = 34,728,322,957.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,728,322,957.53/281,872.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,205.87

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