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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,218.80, 303,328.20 and 139,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,218.80, 303,328.20 and 139,233.20 is: 208,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,218.80 : 303,328.20 = 139,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,218.80/303,328.20 = 139,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,218.80x = 303,328.20 × 139,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,218.80x = 42,233,355,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,233,355,936.24/202,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,849.80

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