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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,472.85, 410,207.43 and 147,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,472.85, 410,207.43 and 147,172.52 is: 220,757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,472.85 : 410,207.43 = 147,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,472.85/410,207.43 = 147,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,472.85x = 410,207.43 × 147,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,472.85x = 60,371,261,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,371,261,195.82/273,472.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,757.79

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