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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,161.20, 303,241.80 and 171,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,161.20, 303,241.80 and 171,057.20 is: 256,585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,161.20 : 303,241.80 = 171,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,161.20/303,241.80 = 171,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,161.20x = 303,241.80 × 171,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,161.20x = 51,871,693,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,871,693,230.96/202,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,585.80

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