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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,920.64, 304,019.82 and 173,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,920.64, 304,019.82 and 173,035.30 is: 259,245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,920.64 : 304,019.82 = 173,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,920.64/304,019.82 = 173,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,920.64x = 304,019.82 × 173,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,920.64x = 52,606,160,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,606,160,759.65/202,920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,245.00

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