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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,071.51, 408,149.52 and 138,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,071.51, 408,149.52 and 138,879.70 is: 208,341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,071.51 : 408,149.52 = 138,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,071.51/408,149.52 = 138,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,071.51x = 408,149.52 × 138,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,071.51x = 56,683,682,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683,682,892.74/272,071.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,341.12

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