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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,744.82, 388,808.97 and 152,683.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,744.82, 388,808.97 and 152,683.57 is: 210,703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,744.82 : 388,808.97 = 152,683.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,744.82/388,808.97 = 152,683.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,744.82x = 388,808.97 × 152,683.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,744.82x = 59,364,741,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,364,741,587.62/281,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,703.93

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