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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,462.20, 305,193.30 and 170,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,462.20, 305,193.30 and 170,219.80 is: 255,329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,462.20 : 305,193.30 = 170,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,462.20/305,193.30 = 170,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,462.20x = 305,193.30 × 170,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,462.20x = 51,949,942,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,949,942,487.34/203,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,329.70

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