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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,503.74, 388,476.21 and 152,442.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,503.74, 388,476.21 and 152,442.27 is: 210,370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,503.74 : 388,476.21 = 152,442.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,503.74/388,476.21 = 152,442.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,503.74x = 388,476.21 × 152,442.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,503.74x = 59,220,195,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,220,195,293.40/281,503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,370.90

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