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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,266.54, 388,148.85 and 152,205.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,266.54, 388,148.85 and 152,205.00 is: 210,043.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,266.54 : 388,148.85 = 152,205.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,266.54/388,148.85 = 152,205.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,266.54x = 388,148.85 × 152,205.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,266.54x = 59,078,194,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,078,194,258.69/281,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,043.45

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