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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,710.60, 302,565.90 and 169,233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,710.60, 302,565.90 and 169,233.65 is: 253,850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,710.60 : 302,565.90 = 169,233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,710.60/302,565.90 = 169,233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,710.60x = 302,565.90 × 169,233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,710.60x = 51,204,331,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,204,331,622.54/201,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,850.48

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