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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,298.30, 303,793.05 and 132,487.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,298.30, 303,793.05 and 132,487.10 is: 198,956.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,298.30 : 303,793.05 = 132,487.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,298.30/303,793.05 = 132,487.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,298.30x = 303,793.05 × 132,487.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,298.30x = 40,248,660,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,248,660,194.66/202,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,956.99

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