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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,795.25, 388,882.18 and 152,737.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,795.25, 388,882.18 and 152,737.81 is: 210,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,795.25 : 388,882.18 = 152,737.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,795.25/388,882.18 = 152,737.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,795.25x = 388,882.18 × 152,737.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,795.25x = 59,397,012,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,397,012,521.23/281,795.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,780.74

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