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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,616.30, 302,424.45 and 139,408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,616.30, 302,424.45 and 139,408.30 is: 209,112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,616.30 : 302,424.45 = 139,408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,616.30/302,424.45 = 139,408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,616.30x = 302,424.45 × 139,408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,616.30x = 42,160,478,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,160,478,452.94/201,616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,112.45

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