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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,219.93, 277,542.91 and 170,795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,219.93, 277,542.91 and 170,795.34 is: 235,578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,219.93 : 277,542.91 = 170,795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,219.93/277,542.91 = 170,795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,219.93x = 277,542.91 × 170,795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,219.93x = 47,403,035,251.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,403,035,251.05/201,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,578.23

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