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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,299.80, 303,795.30 and 132,488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,299.80, 303,795.30 and 132,488.60 is: 198,959.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,299.80 : 303,795.30 = 132,488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,299.80/303,795.30 = 132,488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,299.80x = 303,795.30 × 132,488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,299.80x = 40,249,413,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,249,413,983.58/202,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,959.24

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