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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,209.80, 303,314.70 and 139,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,209.80, 303,314.70 and 139,224.20 is: 208,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,209.80 : 303,314.70 = 139,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,209.80/303,314.70 = 139,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,209.80x = 303,314.70 × 139,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,209.80x = 42,228,746,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228,746,455.74/202,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,836.30

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