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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,291.70, 303,437.55 and 139,306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,291.70, 303,437.55 and 139,306.10 is: 208,959.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,291.70 : 303,437.55 = 139,306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,291.70/303,437.55 = 139,306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,291.70x = 303,437.55 × 139,306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,291.70x = 42,270,701,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,701,684.06/202,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,959.15

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