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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,309.90, 303,464.85 and 139,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,309.90, 303,464.85 and 139,324.30 is: 208,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,309.90 : 303,464.85 = 139,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,309.90/303,464.85 = 139,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,309.90x = 303,464.85 × 139,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,309.90x = 42,280,027,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,280,027,800.86/202,309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,986.45

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