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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,729.80, 302,594.70 and 138,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,729.80, 302,594.70 and 138,744.20 is: 208,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,729.80 : 302,594.70 = 138,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,729.80/302,594.70 = 138,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,729.80x = 302,594.70 × 138,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,729.80x = 41,983,259,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,983,259,575.74/201,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,116.30

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