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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,057.40, 408,086.10 and 146,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,057.40, 408,086.10 and 146,086.20 is: 219,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,057.40 : 408,086.10 = 146,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,057.40/408,086.10 = 146,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,057.40x = 408,086.10 × 146,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,057.40x = 59,615,747,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,615,747,621.82/272,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,129.30

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