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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,247.40, 408,043.05 and 139,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,247.40, 408,043.05 and 139,059.10 is: 208,421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,247.40 : 408,043.05 = 139,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,247.40/408,043.05 = 139,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,247.40x = 408,043.05 × 139,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,247.40x = 56,742,099,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,742,099,294.26/272,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,421.09

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