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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,224.10, 303,336.15 and 199,599.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,224.10, 303,336.15 and 199,599.70 is: 299,399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,224.10 : 303,336.15 = 199,599.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,224.10/303,336.15 = 199,599.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,224.10x = 303,336.15 × 199,599.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,224.10x = 60,545,804,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,545,804,539.16/202,224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,399.55

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