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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,237.20, 303,355.80 and 199,126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,237.20, 303,355.80 and 199,126.80 is: 298,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,237.20 : 303,355.80 = 199,126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,237.20/303,355.80 = 199,126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,237.20x = 303,355.80 × 199,126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,237.20x = 60,406,269,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,406,269,715.44/202,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,690.20

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