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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,284.20, 407,120.70 and 152,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,284.20, 407,120.70 and 152,829.80 is: 229,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,284.20 : 407,120.70 = 152,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,284.20/407,120.70 = 152,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,284.20x = 407,120.70 × 152,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,284.20x = 62,220,175,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,220,175,156.86/271,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,354.22

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