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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,291.72, 388,183.80 and 152,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,291.72, 388,183.80 and 152,230.22 is: 210,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,291.72 : 388,183.80 = 152,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,291.72/388,183.80 = 152,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,291.72x = 388,183.80 × 152,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,291.72x = 59,093,303,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,093,303,333.52/281,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,078.36

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