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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,939.22, 389,069.19 and 152,870.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,939.22, 389,069.19 and 152,870.58 is: 210,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,939.22 : 389,069.19 = 152,870.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,939.22/389,069.19 = 152,870.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,939.22x = 389,069.19 × 152,870.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,939.22x = 59,477,232,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,477,232,735.43/281,939.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,957.64

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