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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,271.99, 388,153.94 and 152,210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,271.99, 388,153.94 and 152,210.37 is: 210,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,271.99 : 388,153.94 = 152,210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,271.99/388,153.94 = 152,210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,271.99x = 388,153.94 × 152,210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,271.99x = 59,081,054,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,081,054,063.31/281,271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,049.55

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