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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,860.10, 304,290.15 and 132,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,860.10, 304,290.15 and 132,357.70 is: 198,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,860.10 : 304,290.15 = 132,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,860.10/304,290.15 = 132,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,860.10x = 304,290.15 × 132,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,860.10x = 40,275,144,386.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,275,144,386.66/202,860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,536.55

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