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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,884.16, 408,982.44 and 146,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,884.16, 408,982.44 and 146,210.24 is: 219,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,884.16 : 408,982.44 = 146,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,884.16/408,982.44 = 146,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,884.16x = 408,982.44 × 146,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,884.16x = 59,797,420,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,797,420,708.19/272,884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,131.15

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