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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,030.40, 408,045.60 and 147,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,030.40, 408,045.60 and 147,614.40 is: 221,421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,030.40 : 408,045.60 = 147,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,030.40/408,045.60 = 147,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,030.40x = 408,045.60 × 147,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,030.40x = 60,233,406,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,233,406,416.64/272,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,421.60

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