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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,271.72, 388,156.01 and 152,210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,271.72, 388,156.01 and 152,210.18 is: 210,050.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,271.72 : 388,156.01 = 152,210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,271.72/388,156.01 = 152,210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,271.72x = 388,156.01 × 152,210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,271.72x = 59,081,293,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,081,293,448.35/281,271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,050.60

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