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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,472.31, 304,020.59 and 171,292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,472.31, 304,020.59 and 171,292.07 is: 257,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,472.31 : 304,020.59 = 171,292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,472.31/304,020.59 = 171,292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,472.31x = 304,020.59 × 171,292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,472.31x = 52,076,315,340.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076,315,340.71/202,472.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,202.16

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