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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,846.40, 302,769.60 and 138,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,846.40, 302,769.60 and 138,860.80 is: 208,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,846.40 : 302,769.60 = 138,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,846.40/302,769.60 = 138,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,846.40x = 302,769.60 × 138,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,846.40x = 42,042,828,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042,828,871.68/201,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,291.20

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