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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,974.04, 389,124.27 and 152,912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,974.04, 389,124.27 and 152,912.48 is: 211,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,974.04 : 389,124.27 = 152,912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,974.04/389,124.27 = 152,912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,974.04x = 389,124.27 × 152,912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,974.04x = 59,501,957,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,501,957,153.89/281,974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,019.27

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