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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,050.52, 281,623.14 and 170,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,050.52, 281,623.14 and 170,005.02 is: 234,634.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,050.52 : 281,623.14 = 170,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,050.52/281,623.14 = 170,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,050.52x = 281,623.14 × 170,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,050.52x = 47,877,347,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,877,347,548.16/204,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,634.77

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