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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,002.20, 280,893.18 and 169,593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,002.20, 280,893.18 and 169,593.40 is: 233,515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,002.20 : 280,893.18 = 169,593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,002.20/280,893.18 = 169,593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,002.20x = 280,893.18 × 169,593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,002.20x = 47,637,629,433.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,637,629,433.01/204,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,515.27

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