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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,404.13, 388,335.91 and 152,341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,404.13, 388,335.91 and 152,341.66 is: 210,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,404.13 : 388,335.91 = 152,341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,404.13/388,335.91 = 152,341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,404.13x = 388,335.91 × 152,341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,404.13x = 59,159,737,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,159,737,167.01/281,404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,230.52

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