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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,577.40, 303,428.70 and 131,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,577.40, 303,428.70 and 131,718.60 is: 197,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,577.40 : 303,428.70 = 131,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,577.40/303,428.70 = 131,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,577.40x = 303,428.70 × 131,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,577.40x = 39,967,203,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,967,203,563.82/202,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,293.50

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