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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,111.06, 406,277.01 and 152,531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,111.06, 406,277.01 and 152,531.92 is: 228,578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,111.06 : 406,277.01 = 152,531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,111.06/406,277.01 = 152,531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,111.06x = 406,277.01 × 152,531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,111.06x = 61,970,212,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,970,212,895.01/271,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,578.70

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