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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,214.19, 408,404.18 and 139,187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,214.19, 408,404.18 and 139,187.89 is: 208,824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,214.19 : 408,404.18 = 139,187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,214.19/408,404.18 = 139,187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,214.19x = 408,404.18 × 139,187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,214.19x = 56,844,916,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,844,916,081.38/272,214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,824.22

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