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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,389.70, 302,806.95 and 132,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,389.70, 302,806.95 and 132,405.70 is: 198,099.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,389.70 : 302,806.95 = 132,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,389.70/302,806.95 = 132,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,389.70x = 302,806.95 × 132,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,389.70x = 40,093,366,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,093,366,179.62/202,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,099.84

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