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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,225.30, 306,009.90 and 170,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,225.30, 306,009.90 and 170,764.20 is: 255,872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,225.30 : 306,009.90 = 170,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,225.30/306,009.90 = 170,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,225.30x = 306,009.90 × 170,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,225.30x = 52,255,535,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,255,535,765.58/204,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,872.00

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