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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,999.20, 301,498.80 and 190,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,999.20, 301,498.80 and 190,112.80 is: 285,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,999.20 : 301,498.80 = 190,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,999.20/301,498.80 = 190,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,999.20x = 301,498.80 × 190,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,999.20x = 57,318,781,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,318,781,064.64/200,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,169.20

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