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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,502.40, 303,753.60 and 139,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,502.40, 303,753.60 and 139,516.80 is: 209,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,502.40 : 303,753.60 = 139,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,502.40/303,753.60 = 139,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,502.40x = 303,753.60 × 139,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,502.40x = 42,378,730,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,378,730,260.48/202,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,275.20

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