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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,524.60, 405,786.90 and 146,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,524.60, 405,786.90 and 146,108.60 is: 219,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,524.60 : 405,786.90 = 146,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,524.60/405,786.90 = 146,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,524.60x = 405,786.90 × 146,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,524.60x = 59,288,955,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,288,955,857.34/270,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,162.90

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