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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,373.27, 388,292.70 and 152,311.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,373.27, 388,292.70 and 152,311.11 is: 210,188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,373.27 : 388,292.70 = 152,311.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,373.27/388,292.70 = 152,311.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,373.27x = 388,292.70 × 152,311.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,373.27x = 59,141,292,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,141,292,141.90/281,373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,188.03

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