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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,324.40, 303,486.60 and 139,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,324.40, 303,486.60 and 139,338.80 is: 209,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,324.40 : 303,486.60 = 139,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,324.40/303,486.60 = 139,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,324.40x = 303,486.60 × 139,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,324.40x = 42,287,458,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,287,458,660.08/202,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,008.20

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