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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,070.89, 408,148.59 and 138,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,070.89, 408,148.59 and 138,879.08 is: 208,340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,070.89 : 408,148.59 = 138,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,070.89/408,148.59 = 138,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,070.89x = 408,148.59 × 138,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,070.89x = 56,683,300,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683,300,682.50/272,070.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,340.19

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