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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,317.30, 303,821.55 and 132,506.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,317.30, 303,821.55 and 132,506.10 is: 198,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,317.30 : 303,821.55 = 132,506.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,317.30/303,821.55 = 132,506.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,317.30x = 303,821.55 × 132,506.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,317.30x = 40,258,208,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,258,208,686.46/202,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,985.50

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