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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,174.20, 303,261.30 and 171,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,174.20, 303,261.30 and 171,070.20 is: 256,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,174.20 : 303,261.30 = 171,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,174.20/303,261.30 = 171,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,174.20x = 303,261.30 × 171,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,174.20x = 51,878,971,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,878,971,243.26/202,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,605.30

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