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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,453.34, 408,799.89 and 139,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,453.34, 408,799.89 and 139,443.24 is: 209,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,453.34 : 408,799.89 = 139,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,453.34/408,799.89 = 139,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,453.34x = 408,799.89 × 139,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,453.34x = 57,004,381,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,004,381,173.24/272,453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,226.22

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