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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,712.60, 301,068.90 and 199,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,712.60, 301,068.90 and 199,330.20 is: 298,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,712.60 : 301,068.90 = 199,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,712.60/301,068.90 = 199,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,712.60x = 301,068.90 × 199,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,712.60x = 60,012,124,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,012,124,050.78/200,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,995.30

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