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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,871.74, 408,551.88 and 139,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,871.74, 408,551.88 and 139,464.74 is: 208,810.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,871.74 : 408,551.88 = 139,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,871.74/408,551.88 = 139,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,871.74x = 408,551.88 × 139,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,871.74x = 56,978,581,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,978,581,720.71/272,871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,810.86

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