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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,146.77, 408,225.77 and 99,032.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,146.77, 408,225.77 and 99,032.58 is: 148,550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,146.77 : 408,225.77 = 99,032.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,146.77/408,225.77 = 99,032.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,146.77x = 408,225.77 × 99,032.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,146.77x = 40,427,651,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,427,651,225.59/272,146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,550.92

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