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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,294.25, 281,935.16 and 170,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,294.25, 281,935.16 and 170,245.73 is: 234,946.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,294.25 : 281,935.16 = 170,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,294.25/281,935.16 = 170,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,294.25x = 281,935.16 × 170,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,294.25x = 47,998,256,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998,256,275.64/204,294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,946.69

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