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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,238.40, 303,357.60 and 139,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,238.40, 303,357.60 and 139,252.80 is: 208,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,238.40 : 303,357.60 = 139,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,238.40/303,357.60 = 139,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,238.40x = 303,357.60 × 139,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,238.40x = 42,243,395,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,243,395,201.28/202,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,879.20

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