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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,004.70, 303,007.05 and 170,900.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,004.70, 303,007.05 and 170,900.70 is: 256,351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,004.70 : 303,007.05 = 170,900.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,004.70/303,007.05 = 170,900.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,004.70x = 303,007.05 × 170,900.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,004.70x = 51,784,116,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,784,116,949.94/202,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,351.05

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