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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,875.40, 407,813.10 and 147,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,875.40, 407,813.10 and 147,459.40 is: 221,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,875.40 : 407,813.10 = 147,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,875.40/407,813.10 = 147,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,875.40x = 407,813.10 × 147,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,875.40x = 60,135,875,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,135,875,038.14/271,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,189.10

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