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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,152.30, 303,228.45 and 139,944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,152.30, 303,228.45 and 139,944.30 is: 209,916.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,152.30 : 303,228.45 = 139,944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,152.30/303,228.45 = 139,944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,152.30x = 303,228.45 × 139,944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,152.30x = 42,435,093,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,435,093,175.34/202,152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,916.45

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