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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,628.98, 409,026.90 and 139,603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,628.98, 409,026.90 and 139,603.39 is: 209,447.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,628.98 : 409,026.90 = 139,603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,628.98/409,026.90 = 139,603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,628.98x = 409,026.90 × 139,603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,628.98x = 57,101,541,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,101,541,841.19/272,628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,447.81

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