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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,452.66, 407,178.98 and 147,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,452.66, 407,178.98 and 147,036.66 is: 220,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,452.66 : 407,178.98 = 147,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,452.66/407,178.98 = 147,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,452.66x = 407,178.98 × 147,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,452.66x = 59,870,237,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,870,237,241.41/271,452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,554.98

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