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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,840.50, 375,139.89 and 152,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,840.50, 375,139.89 and 152,608.50 is: 210,599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,840.50 : 375,139.89 = 152,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,840.50/375,139.89 = 152,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,840.50x = 375,139.89 × 152,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,840.50x = 57,249,535,903.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,249,535,903.07/271,840.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,599.73

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