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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,816.60, 304,224.90 and 132,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,816.60, 304,224.90 and 132,314.20 is: 198,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,816.60 : 304,224.90 = 132,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,816.60/304,224.90 = 132,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,816.60x = 304,224.90 × 132,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,816.60x = 40,253,274,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,253,274,263.58/202,816.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,471.30

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