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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,673.80, 304,010.70 and 170,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,673.80, 304,010.70 and 170,014.60 is: 255,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,673.80 : 304,010.70 = 170,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,673.80/304,010.70 = 170,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,673.80x = 304,010.70 × 170,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,673.80x = 51,686,257,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,686,257,556.22/202,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,021.90

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