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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,037.15, 408,055.73 and 146,065.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,037.15, 408,055.73 and 146,065.95 is: 219,098.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,037.15 : 408,055.73 = 146,065.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,037.15/408,055.73 = 146,065.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,037.15x = 408,055.73 × 146,065.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,037.15x = 59,603,047,855.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,603,047,855.39/272,037.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,098.93

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