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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,276.60, 303,414.90 and 199,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,276.60, 303,414.90 and 199,652.20 is: 299,478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,276.60 : 303,414.90 = 199,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,276.60/303,414.90 = 199,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,276.60x = 303,414.90 × 199,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,276.60x = 60,577,452,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,577,452,297.78/202,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,478.30

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