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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,862.70, 304,294.05 and 132,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,862.70, 304,294.05 and 132,003.90 is: 198,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,862.70 : 304,294.05 = 132,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,862.70/304,294.05 = 132,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,862.70x = 304,294.05 × 132,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,862.70x = 40,168,001,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168,001,346.80/202,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,005.85

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