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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,938.14, 304,046.08 and 173,052.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,938.14, 304,046.08 and 173,052.78 is: 259,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,938.14 : 304,046.08 = 173,052.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,938.14/304,046.08 = 173,052.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,938.14x = 304,046.08 × 173,052.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,938.14x = 52,616,019,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,616,019,392.10/202,938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,271.22

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