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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,070.39, 408,147.83 and 138,878.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,070.39, 408,147.83 and 138,878.58 is: 208,339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,070.39 : 408,147.83 = 138,878.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,070.39/408,147.83 = 138,878.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,070.39x = 408,147.83 × 138,878.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,070.39x = 56,682,991,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,682,991,060.48/272,070.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,339.43

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