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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,544.03, 388,527.69 and 152,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,544.03, 388,527.69 and 152,480.40 is: 210,421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,544.03 : 388,527.69 = 152,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,544.03/388,527.69 = 152,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,544.03x = 388,527.69 × 152,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,544.03x = 59,242,857,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,242,857,582.28/281,544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,421.29

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