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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,145.70, 303,218.55 and 139,160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,145.70, 303,218.55 and 139,160.10 is: 208,740.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,145.70 : 303,218.55 = 139,160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,145.70/303,218.55 = 139,160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,145.70x = 303,218.55 × 139,160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,145.70x = 42,195,923,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,195,923,739.86/202,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,740.15

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