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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,002.60, 462,003.90 and 139,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,002.60, 462,003.90 and 139,603.60 is: 209,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,002.60 : 462,003.90 = 139,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,002.60/462,003.90 = 139,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,002.60x = 462,003.90 × 139,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,002.60x = 64,497,407,654.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,497,407,654.04/308,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,405.40

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