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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,729.30, 306,656.55 and 169,737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,729.30, 306,656.55 and 169,737.30 is: 254,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,729.30 : 306,656.55 = 169,737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,729.30/306,656.55 = 169,737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,729.30x = 306,656.55 × 169,737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,729.30x = 52,051,054,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,051,054,824.32/204,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,243.31

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