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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,250.52, 414,255.06 and 139,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,250.52, 414,255.06 and 139,389.50 is: 209,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,250.52 : 414,255.06 = 139,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,250.52/414,255.06 = 139,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,250.52x = 414,255.06 × 139,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,250.52x = 57,742,803,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,742,803,614.59/276,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,023.33

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