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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,500.60, 303,507.90 and 139,320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,500.60, 303,507.90 and 139,320.60 is: 208,813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,500.60 : 303,507.90 = 139,320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,500.60/303,507.90 = 139,320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,500.60x = 303,507.90 × 139,320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,500.60x = 42,284,902,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,284,902,732.74/202,500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,813.72

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