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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,910.40, 304,365.60 and 199,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,910.40, 304,365.60 and 199,411.20 is: 299,116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,910.40 : 304,365.60 = 199,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,910.40/304,365.60 = 199,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,910.40x = 304,365.60 × 199,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,910.40x = 60,693,909,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,693,909,534.72/202,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,116.80

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