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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,297.30, 303,791.55 and 132,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,297.30, 303,791.55 and 132,486.10 is: 198,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,297.30 : 303,791.55 = 132,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,297.30/303,791.55 = 132,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,297.30x = 303,791.55 × 132,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,297.30x = 40,248,157,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,248,157,672.46/202,297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,955.49

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