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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,717.73, 276,845.45 and 170,455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,717.73, 276,845.45 and 170,455.32 is: 235,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,717.73 : 276,845.45 = 170,455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,717.73/276,845.45 = 170,455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,717.73x = 276,845.45 × 170,455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,717.73x = 47,189,778,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,189,778,918.02/200,717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,105.18

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