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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,229.40, 303,344.10 and 139,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,229.40, 303,344.10 and 139,243.80 is: 208,865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,229.40 : 303,344.10 = 139,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,229.40/303,344.10 = 139,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,229.40x = 303,344.10 × 139,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,229.40x = 42,238,785,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,238,785,191.58/202,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,865.70

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