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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,946.90, 302,920.35 and 138,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,946.90, 302,920.35 and 138,961.30 is: 208,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,946.90 : 302,920.35 = 138,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,946.90/302,920.35 = 138,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,946.90x = 302,920.35 × 138,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,946.90x = 42,094,205,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,094,205,632.46/201,946.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,441.95

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