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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,208.80, 303,313.20 and 139,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,208.80, 303,313.20 and 139,223.20 is: 208,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,208.80 : 303,313.20 = 139,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,208.80/303,313.20 = 139,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,208.80x = 303,313.20 × 139,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,208.80x = 42,228,234,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228,234,306.24/202,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,834.80

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