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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,321.40, 303,482.10 and 131,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,321.40, 303,482.10 and 131,462.60 is: 197,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,321.40 : 303,482.10 = 131,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,321.40/303,482.10 = 131,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,321.40x = 303,482.10 × 131,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,321.40x = 39,896,545,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,896,545,919.46/202,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,193.90

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