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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,193.02, 408,372.54 and 139,166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,193.02, 408,372.54 and 139,166.72 is: 208,792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,193.02 : 408,372.54 = 139,166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,193.02/408,372.54 = 139,166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,193.02x = 408,372.54 × 139,166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,193.02x = 56,831,866,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,831,866,929.87/272,193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,792.52

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