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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,925.45, 423,098.43 and 113,447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,925.45, 423,098.43 and 113,447.28 is: 170,255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,925.45 : 423,098.43 = 113,447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,925.45/423,098.43 = 113,447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,925.45x = 423,098.43 × 113,447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,925.45x = 47,999,366,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,999,366,055.77/281,925.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,255.53

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