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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,038.40, 408,057.60 and 147,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,038.40, 408,057.60 and 147,622.40 is: 221,433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,038.40 : 408,057.60 = 147,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,038.40/408,057.60 = 147,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,038.40x = 408,057.60 × 147,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,038.40x = 60,238,442,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238,442,250.24/272,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,433.60

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