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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,929.40, 304,394.10 and 199,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,929.40, 304,394.10 and 199,430.20 is: 299,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,929.40 : 304,394.10 = 199,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,929.40/304,394.10 = 199,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,929.40x = 304,394.10 × 199,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,929.40x = 60,705,376,241.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,705,376,241.82/202,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,145.30

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