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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,326, 374,429.88 and 152,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,326, 374,429.88 and 152,094 is: 209,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,326 : 374,429.88 = 152,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,326/374,429.88 = 152,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,326x = 374,429.88 × 152,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,326x = 56,948,538,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,948,538,168.72/271,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,889.72

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