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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,399.28, 388,328.09 and 152,335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,399.28, 388,328.09 and 152,335.50 is: 210,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,399.28 : 388,328.09 = 152,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,399.28/388,328.09 = 152,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,399.28x = 388,328.09 × 152,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,399.28x = 59,156,152,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,156,152,992.52/281,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,221.41

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