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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,448.40, 388,396.02 and 152,386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,448.40, 388,396.02 and 152,386.24 is: 210,291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,448.40 : 388,396.02 = 152,386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,448.40/388,396.02 = 152,386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,448.40x = 388,396.02 × 152,386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,448.40x = 59,186,209,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,209,118.76/281,448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,291.51

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