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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,171.40, 302,819.70 and 131,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,171.40, 302,819.70 and 131,312.60 is: 196,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,171.40 : 302,819.70 = 131,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,171.40/302,819.70 = 131,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,171.40x = 302,819.70 × 131,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,171.40x = 39,764,042,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,764,042,138.22/202,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,684.80

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