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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,964.60, 302,946.90 and 131,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,964.60, 302,946.90 and 131,462.20 is: 197,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,964.60 : 302,946.90 = 131,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,964.60/302,946.90 = 131,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,964.60x = 302,946.90 × 131,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,964.60x = 39,826,065,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,826,065,957.18/201,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,193.30

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