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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,923.70, 304,385.55 and 132,882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,923.70, 304,385.55 and 132,882.10 is: 199,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,923.70 : 304,385.55 = 132,882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,923.70/304,385.55 = 132,882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,923.70x = 304,385.55 × 132,882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,923.70x = 40,447,391,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447,391,093.66/202,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,323.15

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