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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,568.70, 408,853.05 and 139,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,568.70, 408,853.05 and 139,404.70 is: 209,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,568.70 : 408,853.05 = 139,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,568.70/408,853.05 = 139,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,568.70x = 408,853.05 × 139,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,568.70x = 56,996,036,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,996,036,779.34/272,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,107.05

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