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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,169.60, 303,254.40 and 199,545.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,169.60, 303,254.40 and 199,545.20 is: 299,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,169.60 : 303,254.40 = 199,545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,169.60/303,254.40 = 199,545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,169.60x = 303,254.40 × 199,545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,169.60x = 60,512,959,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,512,959,898.88/202,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,317.80

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