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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,023.10, 408,034.65 and 146,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,023.10, 408,034.65 and 146,051.90 is: 219,077.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,023.10 : 408,034.65 = 146,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,023.10/408,034.65 = 146,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,023.10x = 408,034.65 × 146,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,023.10x = 59,594,235,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,594,235,898.34/272,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,077.85

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