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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,002.96, 300,882.36 and 171,143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,002.96, 300,882.36 and 171,143.12 is: 256,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,002.96 : 300,882.36 = 171,143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,002.96/300,882.36 = 171,143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,002.96x = 300,882.36 × 171,143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,002.96x = 51,493,945,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,493,945,843.36/201,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,185.01

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