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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,303.16, 281,947.50 and 170,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,303.16, 281,947.50 and 170,254.68 is: 234,959.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,303.16 : 281,947.50 = 170,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,303.16/281,947.50 = 170,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,303.16x = 281,947.50 × 170,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,303.16x = 48,002,880,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002,880,332.00/204,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,959.07

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