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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,790.18, 408,922.82 and 139,733.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,790.18, 408,922.82 and 139,733.10 is: 209,465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,790.18 : 408,922.82 = 139,733.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,790.18/408,922.82 = 139,733.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,790.18x = 408,922.82 × 139,733.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,790.18x = 57,140,053,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,140,053,299.34/272,790.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,465.21

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