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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,497.10, 303,502.65 and 139,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,497.10, 303,502.65 and 139,317.10 is: 208,808.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,497.10 : 303,502.65 = 139,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,497.10/303,502.65 = 139,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,497.10x = 303,502.65 × 139,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,497.10x = 42,283,109,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,283,109,040.32/202,497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,808.47

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