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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,985.10, 423,002.52 and 79,583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,985.10, 423,002.52 and 79,583.01 is: 119,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,985.10 : 423,002.52 = 79,583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,985.10/423,002.52 = 79,583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,985.10x = 423,002.52 × 79,583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,985.10x = 33,663,812,192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,663,812,192.93/281,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,381.53

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