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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,001.20, 280,891.80 and 169,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,001.20, 280,891.80 and 169,592.40 is: 233,513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001.20 : 280,891.80 = 169,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001.20/280,891.80 = 169,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001.20x = 280,891.80 × 169,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001.20x = 47,637,114,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,637,114,502.32/204,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,513.89

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