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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,214.60, 303,321.90 and 131,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,214.60, 303,321.90 and 131,712.20 is: 197,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,214.60 : 303,321.90 = 131,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,214.60/303,321.90 = 131,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,214.60x = 303,321.90 × 131,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,214.60x = 39,951,194,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,951,194,757.18/202,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,568.30

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