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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,470.17, 388,429.43 and 152,410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,470.17, 388,429.43 and 152,410.05 is: 210,326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,470.17 : 388,429.43 = 152,410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,470.17/388,429.43 = 152,410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,470.17x = 388,429.43 × 152,410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,470.17x = 59,200,548,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,200,548,847.77/281,470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,326.19

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