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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,862.20, 304,293.30 and 132,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,862.20, 304,293.30 and 132,003.40 is: 198,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,862.20 : 304,293.30 = 132,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,862.20/304,293.30 = 132,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,862.20x = 304,293.30 × 132,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,862.20x = 40,167,750,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,167,750,197.22/202,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,005.10

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