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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,548.60, 302,948.10 and 171,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,548.60, 302,948.10 and 171,055.80 is: 255,844.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,548.60 : 302,948.10 = 171,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,548.60/302,948.10 = 171,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,548.60x = 302,948.10 × 171,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,548.60x = 51,821,029,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821,029,603.98/202,548.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,844.92

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