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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,995.60, 304,493.40 and 199,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,995.60, 304,493.40 and 199,496.40 is: 299,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,995.60 : 304,493.40 = 199,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,995.60/304,493.40 = 199,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,995.60x = 304,493.40 × 199,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,995.60x = 60,745,337,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,745,337,123.76/202,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,244.60

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