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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,306.80, 303,460.20 and 139,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,306.80, 303,460.20 and 139,321.20 is: 208,981.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,306.80 : 303,460.20 = 139,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,306.80/303,460.20 = 139,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,306.80x = 303,460.20 × 139,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,306.80x = 42,278,439,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278,439,216.24/202,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,981.80

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