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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,225.60, 304,838.40 and 132,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,225.60, 304,838.40 and 132,366.80 is: 198,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,225.60 : 304,838.40 = 132,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,225.60/304,838.40 = 132,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,225.60x = 304,838.40 × 132,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,225.60x = 40,350,483,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,350,483,525.12/203,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,550.20

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