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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,282.60, 303,423.90 and 199,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,282.60, 303,423.90 and 199,658.20 is: 299,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,282.60 : 303,423.90 = 199,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,282.60/303,423.90 = 199,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,282.60x = 303,423.90 × 199,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,282.60x = 60,581,069,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,581,069,710.98/202,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,487.30

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