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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,295.80, 303,443.70 and 131,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,295.80, 303,443.70 and 131,332.60 is: 196,998.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,295.80 : 303,443.70 = 131,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,295.80/303,443.70 = 131,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,295.80x = 303,443.70 × 131,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,295.80x = 39,852,050,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,852,050,074.62/202,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,998.90

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