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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,881.70, 304,322.55 and 199,425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,881.70, 304,322.55 and 199,425.70 is: 299,138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,881.70 : 304,322.55 = 199,425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,881.70/304,322.55 = 199,425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,881.70x = 304,322.55 × 199,425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,881.70x = 60,689,737,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,689,737,559.54/202,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,138.55

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