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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,775.78, 388,846.17 and 152,711.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,775.78, 388,846.17 and 152,711.19 is: 210,739.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,775.78 : 388,846.17 = 152,711.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,775.78/388,846.17 = 152,711.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,775.78x = 388,846.17 × 152,711.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,775.78x = 59,381,161,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381,161,347.64/281,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,739.05

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