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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,159.60, 303,239.40 and 199,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,159.60, 303,239.40 and 199,535.20 is: 299,302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,159.60 : 303,239.40 = 199,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,159.60/303,239.40 = 199,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,159.60x = 303,239.40 × 199,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,159.60x = 60,506,934,326.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,506,934,326.88/202,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,302.80

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