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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,323.40, 303,485.10 and 131,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,323.40, 303,485.10 and 131,464.60 is: 197,196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,323.40 : 303,485.10 = 131,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,323.40/303,485.10 = 131,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,323.40x = 303,485.10 × 131,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,323.40x = 39,897,547,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,897,547,277.46/202,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,196.90

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