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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,293.80, 303,440.70 and 139,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,293.80, 303,440.70 and 139,308.20 is: 208,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,293.80 : 303,440.70 = 139,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,293.80/303,440.70 = 139,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,293.80x = 303,440.70 × 139,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,293.80x = 42,271,777,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,271,777,723.74/202,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,962.30

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