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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,973.04, 389,122.89 and 152,911.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,973.04, 389,122.89 and 152,911.48 is: 211,017.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,973.04 : 389,122.89 = 152,911.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,973.04/389,122.89 = 152,911.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,973.04x = 389,122.89 × 152,911.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,973.04x = 59,501,357,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,501,357,011.78/281,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,017.89

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