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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,227.90, 303,341.85 and 170,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,227.90, 303,341.85 and 170,735.10 is: 256,102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,227.90 : 303,341.85 = 170,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,227.90/303,341.85 = 170,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,227.90x = 303,341.85 × 170,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,227.90x = 51,791,101,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,791,101,093.94/202,227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,102.65

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