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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,641.56, 388,662.81 and 152,577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,641.56, 388,662.81 and 152,577.07 is: 210,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,641.56 : 388,662.81 = 152,577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,641.56/388,662.81 = 152,577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,641.56x = 388,662.81 × 152,577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,641.56x = 59,301,031,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301,031,223.95/281,641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,554.98

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