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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,249.40, 303,374.10 and 139,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,249.40, 303,374.10 and 139,263.80 is: 208,895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,249.40 : 303,374.10 = 139,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,249.40/303,374.10 = 139,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,249.40x = 303,374.10 × 139,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,249.40x = 42,249,029,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,249,029,987.58/202,249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,895.70

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