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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,281.20, 408,421.80 and 139,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,281.20, 408,421.80 and 139,117.20 is: 208,675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,281.20 : 408,421.80 = 139,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,281.20/408,421.80 = 139,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,281.20x = 408,421.80 × 139,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,281.20x = 56,818,497,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,818,497,234.96/272,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,675.80

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