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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,011.20, 303,016.80 and 170,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,011.20, 303,016.80 and 170,907.20 is: 256,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,011.20 : 303,016.80 = 170,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,011.20/303,016.80 = 170,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,011.20x = 303,016.80 × 170,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,011.20x = 51,787,752,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,787,752,840.96/202,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,360.80

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