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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,234.10, 303,351.15 and 199,609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,234.10, 303,351.15 and 199,609.70 is: 299,414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,234.10 : 303,351.15 = 199,609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,234.10/303,351.15 = 199,609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,234.10x = 303,351.15 × 199,609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,234.10x = 60,551,832,046.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,551,832,046.16/202,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,414.55

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