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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,319.39, 281,969.94 and 170,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,319.39, 281,969.94 and 170,270.88 is: 234,981.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,319.39 : 281,969.94 = 170,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,319.39/281,969.94 = 170,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,319.39x = 281,969.94 × 170,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,319.39x = 48,011,269,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011,269,817.35/204,319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,981.47

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