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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,913.80, 304,370.70 and 199,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,913.80, 304,370.70 and 199,803.40 is: 299,705.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,913.80 : 304,370.70 = 199,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,913.80/304,370.70 = 199,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,913.80x = 304,370.70 × 199,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,913.80x = 60,814,300,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,814,300,720.38/202,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,705.10

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