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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,169.90, 903,256.38 and 203,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,169.90, 903,256.38 and 203,091 is: 304,637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,169.90 : 903,256.38 = 203,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,169.90/903,256.38 = 203,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,169.90x = 903,256.38 × 203,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,169.90x = 183,443,241,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,443,241,470.58/602,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,637.02

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