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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,611.55, 302,417.33 and 139,403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,611.55, 302,417.33 and 139,403.55 is: 209,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,611.55 : 302,417.33 = 139,403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,611.55/302,417.33 = 139,403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,611.55x = 302,417.33 × 139,403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,611.55x = 42,158,048,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158,048,686.50/201,611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,105.33

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