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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,427.66, 388,373.31 and 152,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,427.66, 388,373.31 and 152,368.94 is: 210,270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,427.66 : 388,373.31 = 152,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,427.66/388,373.31 = 152,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,427.66x = 388,373.31 × 152,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,427.66x = 59,176,030,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,176,030,539.92/281,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,270.84

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