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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,217.70, 303,326.55 and 198,281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,217.70, 303,326.55 and 198,281.10 is: 297,421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,217.70 : 303,326.55 = 198,281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,217.70/303,326.55 = 198,281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,217.70x = 303,326.55 × 198,281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,217.70x = 60,143,921,993.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,143,921,993.21/202,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,421.65

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