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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,635.80, 302,453.70 and 139,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,635.80, 302,453.70 and 139,427.80 is: 209,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,635.80 : 302,453.70 = 139,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,635.80/302,453.70 = 139,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,635.80x = 302,453.70 × 139,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,635.80x = 42,170,453,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,170,453,992.86/201,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,141.70

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