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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,695, 374,939.82 and 152,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,695, 374,939.82 and 152,463 is: 210,399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,695 : 374,939.82 = 152,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,695/374,939.82 = 152,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,695x = 374,939.82 × 152,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,695x = 57,164,449,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164,449,776.66/271,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,399.34

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