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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,294.75, 281,935.85 and 170,246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,294.75, 281,935.85 and 170,246.23 is: 234,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,294.75 : 281,935.85 = 170,246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,294.75/281,935.85 = 170,246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,294.75x = 281,935.85 × 170,246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,294.75x = 47,998,515,564.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998,515,564.35/204,294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,947.38

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