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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,803.20, 409,204.80 and 139,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,803.20, 409,204.80 and 139,639.20 is: 209,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,803.20 : 409,204.80 = 139,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,803.20/409,204.80 = 139,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,803.20x = 409,204.80 × 139,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,803.20x = 57,141,030,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,141,030,908.16/272,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,458.80

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