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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,063.40, 408,095.10 and 147,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,063.40, 408,095.10 and 147,647.40 is: 221,471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,063.40 : 408,095.10 = 147,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,063.40/408,095.10 = 147,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,063.40x = 408,095.10 × 147,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,063.40x = 60,254,180,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,254,180,467.74/272,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,471.10

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