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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,844.20, 409,266.30 and 139,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,844.20, 409,266.30 and 139,680.20 is: 209,520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,844.20 : 409,266.30 = 139,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,844.20/409,266.30 = 139,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,844.20x = 409,266.30 × 139,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,844.20x = 57,166,398,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,166,398,637.26/272,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,520.30

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