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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,535.40, 303,803.10 and 171,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,535.40, 303,803.10 and 171,042.60 is: 256,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,535.40 : 303,803.10 = 171,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,535.40/303,803.10 = 171,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,535.40x = 303,803.10 × 171,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,535.40x = 51,963,272,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,963,272,112.06/202,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,563.90

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