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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,268.40, 303,402.60 and 131,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,268.40, 303,402.60 and 131,409.60 is: 197,114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,268.40 : 303,402.60 = 131,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,268.40/303,402.60 = 131,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,268.40x = 303,402.60 × 131,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,268.40x = 39,870,014,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,870,014,304.96/202,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,114.40

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