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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,584.62, 388,583.66 and 152,519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,584.62, 388,583.66 and 152,519.90 is: 210,475.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,584.62 : 388,583.66 = 152,519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,584.62/388,583.66 = 152,519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,584.62x = 388,583.66 × 152,519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,584.62x = 59,266,739,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,266,739,403.22/281,584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,475.77

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