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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,154.80, 303,232.20 and 139,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,154.80, 303,232.20 and 139,946.80 is: 209,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,154.80 : 303,232.20 = 139,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,154.80/303,232.20 = 139,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,154.80x = 303,232.20 × 139,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,154.80x = 42,436,376,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,436,376,046.96/202,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,920.20

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