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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,855.60, 304,283.40 and 132,353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,855.60, 304,283.40 and 132,353.20 is: 198,529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,855.60 : 304,283.40 = 132,353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,855.60/304,283.40 = 132,353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,855.60x = 304,283.40 × 132,353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,855.60x = 40,272,881,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,272,881,696.88/202,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,529.80

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