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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,334.82, 388,242.01 and 152,273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,334.82, 388,242.01 and 152,273.27 is: 210,137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,334.82 : 388,242.01 = 152,273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,334.82/388,242.01 = 152,273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,334.82x = 388,242.01 × 152,273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,334.82x = 59,118,880,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,118,880,414.07/281,334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,137.09

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