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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,843.50, 375,144.04 and 152,611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,843.50, 375,144.04 and 152,611.50 is: 210,603.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,843.50 : 375,144.04 = 152,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,843.50/375,144.04 = 152,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,843.50x = 375,144.04 × 152,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,843.50x = 57,251,294,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,251,294,660.46/271,843.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,603.88

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