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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,251.90, 408,049.80 and 139,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,251.90, 408,049.80 and 139,063.60 is: 208,427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,251.90 : 408,049.80 = 139,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,251.90/408,049.80 = 139,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,251.90x = 408,049.80 × 139,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,251.90x = 56,744,874,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,744,874,167.28/272,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,427.84

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