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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,293.75, 281,934.47 and 170,245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,293.75, 281,934.47 and 170,245.23 is: 234,946.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,293.75 : 281,934.47 = 170,245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,293.75/281,934.47 = 170,245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,293.75x = 281,934.47 × 170,245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,293.75x = 47,997,997,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997,997,838.85/204,293.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,946.00

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