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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,388.24, 408,965.22 and 139,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,388.24, 408,965.22 and 139,363.92 is: 209,241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,388.24 : 408,965.22 = 139,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,388.24/408,965.22 = 139,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,388.24x = 408,965.22 × 139,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,388.24x = 56,994,996,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994,996,202.86/272,388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,241.77

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