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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,050.09, 281,759.12 and 170,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,050.09, 281,759.12 and 170,235.88 is: 235,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,050.09 : 281,759.12 = 170,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,050.09/281,759.12 = 170,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,050.09x = 281,759.12 × 170,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,050.09x = 47,965,511,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,965,511,741.23/204,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,067.34

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