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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,924.20, 304,386.30 and 132,882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,924.20, 304,386.30 and 132,882.60 is: 199,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,924.20 : 304,386.30 = 132,882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,924.20/304,386.30 = 132,882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,924.20x = 304,386.30 × 132,882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,924.20x = 40,447,642,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447,642,948.38/202,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,323.90

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