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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,596, 374,802.48 and 152,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,596, 374,802.48 and 152,364 is: 210,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,596 : 374,802.48 = 152,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,596/374,802.48 = 152,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,596x = 374,802.48 × 152,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,596x = 57,106,405,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,106,405,062.72/271,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,262.32

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