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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,197.80, 303,296.70 and 139,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,197.80, 303,296.70 and 139,212.20 is: 208,818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,197.80 : 303,296.70 = 139,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,197.80/303,296.70 = 139,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,197.80x = 303,296.70 × 139,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,197.80x = 42,222,600,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,222,600,859.74/202,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,818.30

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