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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,837, 375,135.06 and 152,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,837, 375,135.06 and 152,605 is: 210,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,837 : 375,135.06 = 152,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,837/375,135.06 = 152,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,837x = 375,135.06 × 152,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,837x = 57,247,485,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,247,485,831.30/271,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,594.90

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