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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,311.08, 374,408.10 and 152,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,311.08, 374,408.10 and 152,079.08 is: 209,868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,311.08 : 374,408.10 = 152,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,311.08/374,408.10 = 152,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,311.08x = 374,408.10 × 152,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,311.08x = 56,939,639,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,939,639,392.55/271,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,868.46

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