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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,550.60, 302,951.10 and 171,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,550.60, 302,951.10 and 171,057.80 is: 255,847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,550.60 : 302,951.10 = 171,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,550.60/302,951.10 = 171,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,550.60x = 302,951.10 × 171,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,550.60x = 51,822,148,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,822,148,673.58/202,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,847.91

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