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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,438.56, 408,905.04 and 139,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,438.56, 408,905.04 and 139,410.72 is: 209,242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,438.56 : 408,905.04 = 139,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,438.56/408,905.04 = 139,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,438.56x = 408,905.04 × 139,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,438.56x = 57,005,746,038.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,005,746,038.03/272,438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,242.58

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