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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,372.27, 388,291.32 and 152,310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,372.27, 388,291.32 and 152,310.11 is: 210,186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,372.27 : 388,291.32 = 152,310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,372.27/388,291.32 = 152,310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,372.27x = 388,291.32 × 152,310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,372.27x = 59,140,691,719.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,140,691,719.79/281,372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,186.64

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