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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,212.23, 303,318.34 and 199,587.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,212.23, 303,318.34 and 199,587.83 is: 299,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,212.23 : 303,318.34 = 199,587.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,212.23/303,318.34 = 199,587.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,212.23x = 303,318.34 × 199,587.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,212.23x = 60,538,647,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,538,647,264.24/202,212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,381.74

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