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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,839, 375,137.82 and 152,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,839, 375,137.82 and 152,607 is: 210,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,839 : 375,137.82 = 152,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,839/375,137.82 = 152,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,839x = 375,137.82 × 152,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,839x = 57,248,657,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,248,657,296.74/271,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,597.66

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