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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,855.90, 302,783.85 and 138,870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,855.90, 302,783.85 and 138,870.30 is: 208,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,855.90 : 302,783.85 = 138,870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,855.90/302,783.85 = 138,870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,855.90x = 302,783.85 × 138,870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,855.90x = 42,047,684,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,684,084.66/201,855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,305.45

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