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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,036.15, 408,054.23 and 146,064.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,036.15, 408,054.23 and 146,064.95 is: 219,097.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,036.15 : 408,054.23 = 146,064.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,036.15/408,054.23 = 146,064.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,036.15x = 408,054.23 × 146,064.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,036.15x = 59,602,420,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,602,420,702.24/272,036.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,097.43

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