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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,661.60, 302,492.40 and 131,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,661.60, 302,492.40 and 131,159.20 is: 196,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,661.60 : 302,492.40 = 131,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,661.60/302,492.40 = 131,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,661.60x = 302,492.40 × 131,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,661.60x = 39,674,661,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,674,661,190.08/201,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,738.80

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