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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,400.28, 388,329.46 and 152,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,400.28, 388,329.46 and 152,336.50 is: 210,222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,400.28 : 388,329.46 = 152,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,400.28/388,329.46 = 152,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,400.28x = 388,329.46 × 152,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,400.28x = 59,156,750,783.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,156,750,783.29/281,400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,222.79

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