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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,179.20, 406,963.20 and 152,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,179.20, 406,963.20 and 152,724.80 is: 229,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,179.20 : 406,963.20 = 152,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,179.20/406,963.20 = 152,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,179.20x = 406,963.20 × 152,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,179.20x = 62,153,373,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,153,373,327.36/271,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,196.68

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