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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,218.60, 303,327.90 and 199,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,218.60, 303,327.90 and 199,594.20 is: 299,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,218.60 : 303,327.90 = 199,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,218.60/303,327.90 = 199,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,218.60x = 303,327.90 × 199,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,218.60x = 60,542,489,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,542,489,538.18/202,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,391.30

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