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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,571.40, 303,419.70 and 131,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,571.40, 303,419.70 and 131,712.60 is: 197,284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,571.40 : 303,419.70 = 131,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,571.40/303,419.70 = 131,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,571.40x = 303,419.70 × 131,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,571.40x = 39,964,197,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,964,197,578.22/202,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,284.50

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