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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,211.94, 408,400.80 and 139,185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,211.94, 408,400.80 and 139,185.64 is: 208,820.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,211.94 : 408,400.80 = 139,185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,211.94/408,400.80 = 139,185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,211.94x = 408,400.80 × 139,185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,211.94x = 56,843,526,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,843,526,724.51/272,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,820.84

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