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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,161.20, 408,241.96 and 148,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,161.20, 408,241.96 and 148,289.52 is: 222,434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,161.20 : 408,241.96 = 148,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,161.20/408,241.96 = 148,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,161.20x = 408,241.96 × 148,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,161.20x = 60,538,004,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,538,004,292.26/272,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,434.37

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