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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,245.20, 303,367.80 and 198,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,245.20, 303,367.80 and 198,308.60 is: 297,462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,245.20 : 303,367.80 = 198,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,245.20/303,367.80 = 198,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,245.20x = 303,367.80 × 198,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,245.20x = 60,160,443,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,160,443,703.08/202,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,462.90

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