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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,961.80, 409,865.10 and 148,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,961.80, 409,865.10 and 148,545.80 is: 223,048.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,961.80 : 409,865.10 = 148,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,961.80/409,865.10 = 148,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,961.80x = 409,865.10 × 148,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,961.80x = 60,883,739,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,883,739,171.58/272,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,048.57

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