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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,658.60, 302,487.90 and 170,165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,658.60, 302,487.90 and 170,165.80 is: 255,248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,658.60 : 302,487.90 = 170,165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,658.60/302,487.90 = 170,165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,658.60x = 302,487.90 × 170,165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,658.60x = 51,473,095,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,473,095,493.82/201,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,248.70

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