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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,434.48, 388,380.18 and 152,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,434.48, 388,380.18 and 152,374.30 is: 210,276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,434.48 : 388,380.18 = 152,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,434.48/388,380.18 = 152,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,434.48x = 388,380.18 × 152,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,434.48x = 59,179,158,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,179,158,061.37/281,434.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,276.86

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