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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,926.45, 423,099.93 and 113,448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,926.45, 423,099.93 and 113,448.28 is: 170,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,926.45 : 423,099.93 = 113,448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,926.45/423,099.93 = 113,448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,926.45x = 423,099.93 × 113,448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,926.45x = 47,999,959,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,999,959,326.62/281,926.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,257.03

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