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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,544.85, 388,531.55 and 152,483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,544.85, 388,531.55 and 152,483.25 is: 210,426.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,544.85 : 388,531.55 = 152,483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,544.85/388,531.55 = 152,483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,544.85x = 388,531.55 × 152,483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,544.85x = 59,244,550,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244,550,766.46/281,544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,426.69

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