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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,021.60, 408,032.40 and 146,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,021.60, 408,032.40 and 146,050.40 is: 219,075.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,021.60 : 408,032.40 = 146,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,021.60/408,032.40 = 146,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,021.60x = 408,032.40 × 146,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,021.60x = 59,593,295,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593,295,232.96/272,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,075.60

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