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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,682.44, 304,132.07 and 131,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,682.44, 304,132.07 and 131,588.34 is: 197,452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,682.44 : 304,132.07 = 131,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,682.44/304,132.07 = 131,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,682.44x = 304,132.07 × 131,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,682.44x = 40,020,234,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,020,234,232.06/202,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,452.89

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