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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,452.92, 407,179.38 and 147,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,452.92, 407,179.38 and 147,036.92 is: 220,555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,452.92 : 407,179.38 = 147,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,452.92/407,179.38 = 147,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,452.92x = 407,179.38 × 147,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,452.92x = 59,870,399,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,870,399,886.81/271,452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,555.38

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