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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,270.34, 388,154.10 and 152,208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,270.34, 388,154.10 and 152,208.80 is: 210,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,270.34 : 388,154.10 = 152,208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,270.34/388,154.10 = 152,208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,270.34x = 388,154.10 × 152,208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,270.34x = 59,080,469,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,080,469,205.30/281,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,048.70

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