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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,399.26, 388,328.02 and 152,334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,399.26, 388,328.02 and 152,334.84 is: 210,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,399.26 : 388,328.02 = 152,334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,399.26/388,328.02 = 152,334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,399.26x = 388,328.02 × 152,334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,399.26x = 59,155,886,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155,886,794.22/281,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,220.48

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