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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,887.40, 304,331.10 and 199,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,887.40, 304,331.10 and 199,388.20 is: 299,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,887.40 : 304,331.10 = 199,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,887.40/304,331.10 = 199,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,887.40x = 304,331.10 × 199,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,887.40x = 60,680,030,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,680,030,233.02/202,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,082.30

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