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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,052.40, 408,078.60 and 147,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,052.40, 408,078.60 and 147,636.40 is: 221,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,052.40 : 408,078.60 = 147,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,052.40/408,078.60 = 147,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,052.40x = 408,078.60 × 147,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,052.40x = 60,247,255,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,247,255,421.04/272,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,454.60

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