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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,506.56, 408,843.08 and 139,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,506.56, 408,843.08 and 139,481.08 is: 209,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,506.56 : 408,843.08 = 139,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,506.56/408,843.08 = 139,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,506.56x = 408,843.08 × 139,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,506.56x = 57,025,874,348.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,025,874,348.93/272,506.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,264.23

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