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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,149.20, 303,223.80 and 198,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,149.20, 303,223.80 and 198,212.60 is: 297,318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,149.20 : 303,223.80 = 198,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,149.20/303,223.80 = 198,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,149.20x = 303,223.80 × 198,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,149.20x = 60,102,777,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,102,777,779.88/202,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,318.90

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