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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,877.49, 408,560.50 and 139,470.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,877.49, 408,560.50 and 139,470.49 is: 208,819.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,877.49 : 408,560.50 = 139,470.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,877.49/408,560.50 = 139,470.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,877.49x = 408,560.50 × 139,470.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,877.49x = 56,982,133,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,982,133,129.65/272,877.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,819.47

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