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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,198.42, 388,052.71 and 152,136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,198.42, 388,052.71 and 152,136.48 is: 209,947.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,198.42 : 388,052.71 = 152,136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,198.42/388,052.71 = 152,136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,198.42x = 388,052.71 × 152,136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,198.42x = 59,036,972,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,036,972,973.52/281,198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,947.74

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