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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,730.71, 388,789.57 and 152,669.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,730.71, 388,789.57 and 152,669.46 is: 210,684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,730.71 : 388,789.57 = 152,669.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,730.71/388,789.57 = 152,669.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,730.71x = 388,789.57 × 152,669.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,730.71x = 59,356,293,705.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,356,293,705.53/281,730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,684.50

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