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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,416.04, 388,354.76 and 152,355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,416.04, 388,354.76 and 152,355.87 is: 210,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,416.04 : 388,354.76 = 152,355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,416.04/388,354.76 = 152,355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,416.04x = 388,354.76 × 152,355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,416.04x = 59,168,126,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168,126,566.66/281,416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,251.44

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