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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,708.20, 304,062.30 and 199,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,708.20, 304,062.30 and 199,252.20 is: 298,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,708.20 : 304,062.30 = 199,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,708.20/304,062.30 = 199,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,708.20x = 304,062.30 × 199,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,708.20x = 60,585,082,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,585,082,212.06/202,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,878.30

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