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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,039.70, 408,059.55 and 139,179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,039.70, 408,059.55 and 139,179.45 is: 208,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,039.70 : 408,059.55 = 139,179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,039.70/408,059.55 = 139,179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,039.70x = 408,059.55 × 139,179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,039.70x = 56,793,503,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,793,503,736.25/272,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,769.18

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