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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,603.39, 388,609.44 and 152,539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,603.39, 388,609.44 and 152,539.40 is: 210,502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,603.39 : 388,609.44 = 152,539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,603.39/388,609.44 = 152,539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,603.39x = 388,609.44 × 152,539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,603.39x = 59,278,250,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,278,250,811.94/281,603.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,502.62

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