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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,184.40, 302,897.52 and 169,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,184.40, 302,897.52 and 169,116.96 is: 253,358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,184.40 : 302,897.52 = 169,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,184.40/302,897.52 = 169,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,184.40x = 302,897.52 × 169,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,184.40x = 51,225,107,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,225,107,773.94/202,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,358.36

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