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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,521.60, 405,782.40 and 146,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,521.60, 405,782.40 and 146,105.60 is: 219,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,521.60 : 405,782.40 = 146,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,521.60/405,782.40 = 146,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,521.60x = 405,782.40 × 146,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,521.60x = 59,287,081,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,287,081,021.44/270,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,158.40

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