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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,852.20, 409,278.30 and 139,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,852.20, 409,278.30 and 139,688.20 is: 209,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,852.20 : 409,278.30 = 139,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,852.20/409,278.30 = 139,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,852.20x = 409,278.30 × 139,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,852.20x = 57,171,349,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,171,349,026.06/272,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,532.30

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