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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,273.99, 388,156.69 and 152,212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,273.99, 388,156.69 and 152,212.37 is: 210,052.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,273.99 : 388,156.69 = 152,212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,273.99/388,156.69 = 152,212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,273.99x = 388,156.69 × 152,212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,273.99x = 59,082,249,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082,249,716.26/281,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,052.30

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