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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,474.64, 303,713.04 and 132,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,474.64, 303,713.04 and 132,795.20 is: 199,193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,474.64 : 303,713.04 = 132,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,474.64/303,713.04 = 132,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,474.64x = 303,713.04 × 132,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,474.64x = 40,331,633,889.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,331,633,889.41/202,474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,193.51

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