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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,042.40, 408,063.60 and 146,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,042.40, 408,063.60 and 146,071.20 is: 219,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,042.40 : 408,063.60 = 146,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,042.40/408,063.60 = 146,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,042.40x = 408,063.60 × 146,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,042.40x = 59,606,339,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,606,339,728.32/272,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,106.80

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