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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,271.63, 388,155.87 and 152,210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,271.63, 388,155.87 and 152,210.10 is: 210,050.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,271.63 : 388,155.87 = 152,210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,271.63/388,155.87 = 152,210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,271.63x = 388,155.87 × 152,210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,271.63x = 59,081,243,788.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,081,243,788.29/281,271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,050.49

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