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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,194.05, 408,374.07 and 139,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,194.05, 408,374.07 and 139,167.72 is: 208,794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,194.05 : 408,374.07 = 139,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,194.05/408,374.07 = 139,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,194.05x = 408,374.07 × 139,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,194.05x = 56,832,488,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832,488,229.02/272,194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,794.01

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