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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,937.40, 304,406.10 and 139,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,937.40, 304,406.10 and 139,951.80 is: 209,927.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,937.40 : 304,406.10 = 139,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,937.40/304,406.10 = 139,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,937.40x = 304,406.10 × 139,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,937.40x = 42,602,181,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,602,181,625.98/202,937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,927.70

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