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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,307.80, 303,461.70 and 139,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,307.80, 303,461.70 and 139,322.20 is: 208,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,307.80 : 303,461.70 = 139,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,307.80/303,461.70 = 139,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,307.80x = 303,461.70 × 139,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,307.80x = 42,278,951,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278,951,659.74/202,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,983.30

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