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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,620.20, 408,930.30 and 139,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,620.20, 408,930.30 and 139,456.20 is: 209,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,620.20 : 408,930.30 = 139,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,620.20/408,930.30 = 139,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,620.20x = 408,930.30 × 139,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,620.20x = 57,027,865,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,027,865,702.86/272,620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,184.30

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