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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,165.32, 279,357.18 and 173,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,165.32, 279,357.18 and 173,088.30 is: 239,177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,165.32 : 279,357.18 = 173,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,165.32/279,357.18 = 173,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,165.32x = 279,357.18 × 173,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,165.32x = 48,353,459,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,353,459,378.99/202,165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,177.81

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