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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,977.26, 423,060.63 and 104,498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,977.26, 423,060.63 and 104,498.58 is: 156,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,977.26 : 423,060.63 = 104,498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,977.26/423,060.63 = 104,498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,977.26x = 423,060.63 × 104,498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,977.26x = 44,209,235,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209,235,088.91/281,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,782.98

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