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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,977.52, 389,131.98 and 152,916.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,977.52, 389,131.98 and 152,916.25 is: 211,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,977.52 : 389,131.98 = 152,916.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,977.52/389,131.98 = 152,916.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,977.52x = 389,131.98 × 152,916.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,977.52x = 59,504,603,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,504,603,136.68/281,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,026.05

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