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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,872.99, 422,764.47 and 82,146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,872.99, 422,764.47 and 82,146.67 is: 123,206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,872.99 : 422,764.47 = 82,146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,872.99/422,764.47 = 82,146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,872.99x = 422,764.47 × 82,146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,872.99x = 34,728,693,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,728,693,404.81/281,872.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,206.89

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