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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,290.74, 281,930.33 and 170,242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,290.74, 281,930.33 and 170,242.23 is: 234,941.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,290.74 : 281,930.33 = 170,242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,290.74/281,930.33 = 170,242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,290.74x = 281,930.33 × 170,242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,290.74x = 47,996,447,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,996,447,232.62/204,290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,941.87

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