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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,591.20, 408,886.80 and 139,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,591.20, 408,886.80 and 139,427.20 is: 209,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,591.20 : 408,886.80 = 139,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,591.20/408,886.80 = 139,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,591.20x = 408,886.80 × 139,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,591.20x = 57,009,941,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,009,941,640.96/272,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,140.80

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