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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,180.20, 406,964.70 and 152,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,180.20, 406,964.70 and 152,725.80 is: 229,198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,180.20 : 406,964.70 = 152,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,180.20/406,964.70 = 152,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,180.20x = 406,964.70 × 152,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,180.20x = 62,154,009,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,154,009,379.26/271,180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,198.18

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