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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,457.70, 303,686.55 and 199,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,457.70, 303,686.55 and 199,347.30 is: 299,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,457.70 : 303,686.55 = 199,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,457.70/303,686.55 = 199,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,457.70x = 303,686.55 × 199,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,457.70x = 60,539,093,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539,093,788.82/202,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,020.95

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