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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,978.68, 422,671 and 113,618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,978.68, 422,671 and 113,618.56 is: 170,308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,978.68 : 422,671 = 113,618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,978.68/422,671 = 113,618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,978.68x = 422,671 × 113,618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,978.68x = 48,023,270,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,023,270,373.76/281,978.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,308.16

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