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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,425.70, 303,638.55 and 199,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,425.70, 303,638.55 and 199,315.30 is: 298,972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,425.70 : 303,638.55 = 199,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,425.70/303,638.55 = 199,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,425.70x = 303,638.55 × 199,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,425.70x = 60,519,808,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,519,808,684.82/202,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,972.95

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