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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,564.70, 408,847.05 and 139,400.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,564.70, 408,847.05 and 139,400.70 is: 209,101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,564.70 : 408,847.05 = 139,400.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,564.70/408,847.05 = 139,400.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,564.70x = 408,847.05 × 139,400.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,564.70x = 56,993,564,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993,564,962.94/272,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,101.05

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