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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,333.82, 388,240.63 and 152,272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,333.82, 388,240.63 and 152,272.27 is: 210,135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,333.82 : 388,240.63 = 152,272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,333.82/388,240.63 = 152,272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,333.82x = 388,240.63 × 152,272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,333.82x = 59,118,282,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,118,282,036.33/281,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,135.71

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