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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,268.24, 388,148.76 and 152,206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,268.24, 388,148.76 and 152,206.62 is: 210,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,268.24 : 388,148.76 = 152,206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,268.24/388,148.76 = 152,206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,268.24x = 388,148.76 × 152,206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,268.24x = 59,078,810,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,078,810,816.79/281,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,044.37

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