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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,232.80, 303,349.20 and 139,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,232.80, 303,349.20 and 139,247.20 is: 208,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,232.80 : 303,349.20 = 139,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,232.80/303,349.20 = 139,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,232.80x = 303,349.20 × 139,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,232.80x = 42,240,526,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,240,526,722.24/202,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,870.80

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