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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,886.70, 304,330.05 and 139,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,886.70, 304,330.05 and 139,901.10 is: 209,851.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,886.70 : 304,330.05 = 139,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,886.70/304,330.05 = 139,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,886.70x = 304,330.05 × 139,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,886.70x = 42,576,108,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,576,108,758.06/202,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,851.65

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