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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,035.15, 408,052.73 and 146,063.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,035.15, 408,052.73 and 146,063.95 is: 219,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,035.15 : 408,052.73 = 146,063.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,035.15/408,052.73 = 146,063.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,035.15x = 408,052.73 × 146,063.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,035.15x = 59,601,793,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,601,793,552.08/272,035.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,095.93

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