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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,874.60, 304,311.90 and 132,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,874.60, 304,311.90 and 132,372.20 is: 198,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,874.60 : 304,311.90 = 132,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,874.60/304,311.90 = 132,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,874.60x = 304,311.90 × 132,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,874.60x = 40,282,435,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,282,435,689.18/202,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,558.30

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