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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,920.98, 389,050.72 and 152,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,920.98, 389,050.72 and 152,863.72 is: 210,951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,920.98 : 389,050.72 = 152,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,920.98/389,050.72 = 152,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,920.98x = 389,050.72 × 152,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,920.98x = 59,471,740,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,471,740,327.88/281,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,951.81

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