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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,999.40, 304,499.10 and 193,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,999.40, 304,499.10 and 193,322.60 is: 289,983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,999.40 : 304,499.10 = 193,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,999.40/304,499.10 = 193,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,999.40x = 304,499.10 × 193,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,999.40x = 58,866,557,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,866,557,709.66/202,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,983.90

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