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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,914.20, 409,371.30 and 139,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,914.20, 409,371.30 and 139,750.20 is: 209,625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,914.20 : 409,371.30 = 139,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,914.20/409,371.30 = 139,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,914.20x = 409,371.30 × 139,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,914.20x = 57,209,721,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209,721,049.26/272,914.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,625.30

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