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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,020.60, 408,030.90 and 146,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,020.60, 408,030.90 and 146,049.40 is: 219,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,020.60 : 408,030.90 = 146,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,020.60/408,030.90 = 146,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,020.60x = 408,030.90 × 146,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,020.60x = 59,592,668,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,592,668,126.46/272,020.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,074.10

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