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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,526.44, 411,011.28 and 147,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,526.44, 411,011.28 and 147,260.04 is: 221,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,526.44 : 411,011.28 = 147,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,526.44/411,011.28 = 147,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,526.44x = 411,011.28 × 147,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,526.44x = 60,525,537,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,525,537,533.25/273,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,278.56

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