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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,286.70, 303,430.05 and 139,301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,286.70, 303,430.05 and 139,301.10 is: 208,951.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,286.70 : 303,430.05 = 139,301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,286.70/303,430.05 = 139,301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,286.70x = 303,430.05 × 139,301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,286.70x = 42,268,139,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268,139,738.06/202,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,951.65

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