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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,822.34, 388,919.85 and 152,765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,822.34, 388,919.85 and 152,765.04 is: 210,818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,822.34 : 388,919.85 = 152,765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,822.34/388,919.85 = 152,765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,822.34x = 388,919.85 × 152,765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,822.34x = 59,413,357,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413,357,327.62/281,822.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,818.48

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