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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,239.40, 303,359.10 and 139,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,239.40, 303,359.10 and 139,253.80 is: 208,880.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,239.40 : 303,359.10 = 139,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,239.40/303,359.10 = 139,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,239.40x = 303,359.10 × 139,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,239.40x = 42,243,907,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,243,907,439.58/202,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,880.70

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