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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,048.40, 303,072.60 and 131,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,048.40, 303,072.60 and 131,189.60 is: 196,784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,048.40 : 303,072.60 = 131,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,048.40/303,072.60 = 131,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,048.40x = 303,072.60 × 131,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,048.40x = 39,759,973,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,759,973,164.96/202,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,784.40

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