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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,213.90, 303,175.05 and 132,132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,213.90, 303,175.05 and 132,132.70 is: 198,103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,213.90 : 303,175.05 = 132,132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,213.90/303,175.05 = 132,132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,213.90x = 303,175.05 × 132,132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,213.90x = 40,059,337,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,059,337,929.14/202,213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,103.78

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