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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,639.80, 302,459.70 and 139,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,639.80, 302,459.70 and 139,431.80 is: 209,147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,639.80 : 302,459.70 = 139,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,639.80/302,459.70 = 139,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,639.80x = 302,459.70 × 139,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,639.80x = 42,172,500,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,172,500,398.46/201,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,147.70

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