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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,860.20, 304,290.30 and 132,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,860.20, 304,290.30 and 132,001.40 is: 198,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,860.20 : 304,290.30 = 132,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,860.20/304,290.30 = 132,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,860.20x = 304,290.30 × 132,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,860.20x = 40,166,745,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,166,745,606.42/202,860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,002.10

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