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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,111.82, 304,708.73 and 139,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,111.82, 304,708.73 and 139,962.20 is: 209,971.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,111.82 : 304,708.73 = 139,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,111.82/304,708.73 = 139,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,111.82x = 304,708.73 × 139,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,111.82x = 42,647,701,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647,701,986.65/203,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,971.54

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