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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,159.40, 302,801.70 and 131,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,159.40, 302,801.70 and 131,300.60 is: 196,666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,159.40 : 302,801.70 = 131,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,159.40/302,801.70 = 131,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,159.40x = 302,801.70 × 131,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,159.40x = 39,758,044,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,758,044,891.02/202,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,666.81

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