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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,149.90, 303,079.05 and 132,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,149.90, 303,079.05 and 132,068.70 is: 198,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,149.90 : 303,079.05 = 132,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,149.90/303,079.05 = 132,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,149.90x = 303,079.05 × 132,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,149.90x = 40,027,256,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027,256,130.74/202,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,007.80

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