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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,272.99, 388,155.31 and 152,211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,272.99, 388,155.31 and 152,211.37 is: 210,050.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,272.99 : 388,155.31 = 152,211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,272.99/388,155.31 = 152,211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,272.99x = 388,155.31 × 152,211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,272.99x = 59,081,651,507.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,081,651,507.87/281,272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,050.92

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