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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,990, 375,369.24 and 152,781.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,990, 375,369.24 and 152,781.04 is: 210,850.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,990 : 375,369.24 = 152,781.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,990/375,369.24 = 152,781.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,990x = 375,369.24 × 152,781.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,990x = 57,349,302,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,349,302,871.21/271,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,850.78

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