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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,735.36, 388,794.02 and 152,677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,735.36, 388,794.02 and 152,677.40 is: 210,694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,735.36 : 388,794.02 = 152,677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,735.36/388,794.02 = 152,677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,735.36x = 388,794.02 × 152,677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,735.36x = 59,360,060,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,360,060,109.15/281,735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,694.39

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