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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,286.99, 281,925.14 and 170,238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,286.99, 281,925.14 and 170,238.47 is: 234,936.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,286.99 : 281,925.14 = 170,238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,286.99/281,925.14 = 170,238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,286.99x = 281,925.14 × 170,238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,286.99x = 47,994,505,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,994,505,885.39/204,286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,936.68

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