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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,226.77, 408,423.24 and 139,200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,226.77, 408,423.24 and 139,200.47 is: 208,843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,226.77 : 408,423.24 = 139,200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,226.77/408,423.24 = 139,200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,226.77x = 408,423.24 × 139,200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,226.77x = 56,852,708,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,852,708,362.27/272,226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,843.19

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