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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,951.70, 302,927.55 and 170,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,951.70, 302,927.55 and 170,847.70 is: 256,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,951.70 : 302,927.55 = 170,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,951.70/302,927.55 = 170,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,951.70x = 302,927.55 × 170,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,951.70x = 51,754,475,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,754,475,184.14/201,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,271.55

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