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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,894.72, 406,495.68 and 146,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,894.72, 406,495.68 and 146,232.96 is: 219,432.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,894.72 : 406,495.68 = 146,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,894.72/406,495.68 = 146,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,894.72x = 406,495.68 × 146,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,894.72x = 59,443,066,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443,066,513.61/270,894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,432.36

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