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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,112.06, 406,278.51 and 152,532.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,112.06, 406,278.51 and 152,532.92 is: 228,580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,112.06 : 406,278.51 = 152,532.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,112.06/406,278.51 = 152,532.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,112.06x = 406,278.51 × 152,532.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,112.06x = 61,970,847,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,970,847,463.55/271,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,580.19

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