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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,795.50, 375,084.27 and 152,563.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,795.50, 375,084.27 and 152,563.50 is: 210,541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,795.50 : 375,084.27 = 152,563.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,795.50/375,084.27 = 152,563.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,795.50x = 375,084.27 × 152,563.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,795.50x = 57,224,169,026.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,224,169,026.15/271,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,541.27

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