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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,586.60, 408,879.90 and 139,726.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,586.60, 408,879.90 and 139,726.35 is: 209,589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,586.60 : 408,879.90 = 139,726.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,586.60/408,879.90 = 139,726.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,586.60x = 408,879.90 × 139,726.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,586.60x = 57,131,296,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,131,296,015.37/272,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,589.53

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