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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,971.68, 422,964.96 and 111,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,971.68, 422,964.96 and 111,186.24 is: 166,782.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,971.68 : 422,964.96 = 111,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,971.68/422,964.96 = 111,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,971.68x = 422,964.96 × 111,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,971.68x = 47,027,883,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,027,883,554.15/281,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,782.29

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