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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,613.98, 409,004.34 and 139,588.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,613.98, 409,004.34 and 139,588.33 is: 209,425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,613.98 : 409,004.34 = 139,588.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,613.98/409,004.34 = 139,588.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,613.98x = 409,004.34 × 139,588.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,613.98x = 57,092,232,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,092,232,783.35/272,613.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,425.18

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