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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,195.22, 408,375.90 and 139,168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,195.22, 408,375.90 and 139,168.92 is: 208,795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,195.22 : 408,375.90 = 139,168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,195.22/408,375.90 = 139,168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,195.22x = 408,375.90 × 139,168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,195.22x = 56,833,232,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833,232,957.03/272,195.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,795.85

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