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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,229.20, 303,343.80 and 199,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,229.20, 303,343.80 and 199,118.80 is: 298,678.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,229.20 : 303,343.80 = 199,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,229.20/303,343.80 = 199,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,229.20x = 303,343.80 × 199,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,229.20x = 60,401,453,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,401,453,443.44/202,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,678.20

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