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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,816.20, 304,224.30 and 171,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,816.20, 304,224.30 and 171,712.20 is: 257,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,816.20 : 304,224.30 = 171,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,816.20/304,224.30 = 171,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,816.20x = 304,224.30 × 171,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,816.20x = 52,239,023,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,239,023,846.46/202,816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,568.30

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