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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,916.40, 304,374.60 and 139,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,916.40, 304,374.60 and 139,930.80 is: 209,896.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,916.40 : 304,374.60 = 139,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,916.40/304,374.60 = 139,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,916.40x = 304,374.60 × 139,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,916.40x = 42,591,381,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,591,381,277.68/202,916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,896.20

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