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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,005.40, 303,008.10 and 131,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,005.40, 303,008.10 and 131,146.60 is: 196,719.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,005.40 : 303,008.10 = 131,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,005.40/303,008.10 = 131,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,005.40x = 303,008.10 × 131,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,005.40x = 39,738,482,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,738,482,087.46/202,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,719.90

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