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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,269.72, 388,153.24 and 152,208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,269.72, 388,153.24 and 152,208.18 is: 210,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,269.72 : 388,153.24 = 152,208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,269.72/388,153.24 = 152,208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,269.72x = 388,153.24 × 152,208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,269.72x = 59,080,098,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,080,098,221.50/281,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,047.84

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