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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,627.22, 409,024.24 and 139,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,627.22, 409,024.24 and 139,601.60 is: 209,445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,627.22 : 409,024.24 = 139,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,627.22/409,024.24 = 139,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,627.22x = 409,024.24 × 139,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,627.22x = 57,100,438,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,100,438,342.78/272,627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,445.11

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