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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,738.03, 408,966.93 and 146,484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,738.03, 408,966.93 and 146,484.49 is: 219,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,738.03 : 408,966.93 = 146,484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,738.03/408,966.93 = 146,484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,738.03x = 408,966.93 × 146,484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,738.03x = 59,907,311,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,907,311,145.50/272,738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,651.48

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