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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,440.70, 305,161.05 and 170,198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,440.70, 305,161.05 and 170,198.30 is: 255,297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,440.70 : 305,161.05 = 170,198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,440.70/305,161.05 = 170,198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,440.70x = 305,161.05 × 170,198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,440.70x = 51,937,891,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,937,891,936.22/203,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,297.45

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