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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,965.80, 409,871.10 and 148,549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,965.80, 409,871.10 and 148,549.80 is: 223,054.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,965.80 : 409,871.10 = 148,549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,965.80/409,871.10 = 148,549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,965.80x = 409,871.10 × 148,549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,965.80x = 60,886,269,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,886,269,930.78/272,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,054.57

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