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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,184.40, 302,839.20 and 131,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,184.40, 302,839.20 and 131,325.60 is: 196,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,184.40 : 302,839.20 = 131,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,184.40/302,839.20 = 131,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,184.40x = 302,839.20 × 131,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,184.40x = 39,770,539,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,770,539,643.52/202,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,704.29

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