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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,222.02, 408,416.10 and 139,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,222.02, 408,416.10 and 139,195.72 is: 208,836.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,222.02 : 408,416.10 = 139,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,222.02/408,416.10 = 139,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,222.02x = 408,416.10 × 139,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,222.02x = 56,849,773,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,849,773,099.09/272,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,836.06

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