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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,816.20, 304,224.30 and 199,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,816.20, 304,224.30 and 199,360.20 is: 299,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,816.20 : 304,224.30 = 199,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,816.20/304,224.30 = 199,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,816.20x = 304,224.30 × 199,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,816.20x = 60,650,217,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,650,217,292.86/202,816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,040.30

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