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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,675.50, 408,893.37 and 146,278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,675.50, 408,893.37 and 146,278.24 is: 219,353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,675.50 : 408,893.37 = 146,278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,675.50/408,893.37 = 146,278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,675.50x = 408,893.37 × 146,278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,675.50x = 59,812,202,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,812,202,511.27/272,675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,353.05

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