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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,441.15, 388,388.27 and 152,379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,441.15, 388,388.27 and 152,379.61 is: 210,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,441.15 : 388,388.27 = 152,379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,441.15/388,388.27 = 152,379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,441.15x = 388,388.27 × 152,379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,441.15x = 59,182,453,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,182,453,111.17/281,441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,283.58

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