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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,863.60, 304,295.40 and 132,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,863.60, 304,295.40 and 132,361.20 is: 198,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,863.60 : 304,295.40 = 132,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,863.60/304,295.40 = 132,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,863.60x = 304,295.40 × 132,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,863.60x = 40,276,904,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,276,904,298.48/202,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,541.80

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