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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,731.20, 307,096.80 and 169,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,731.20, 307,096.80 and 169,739.20 is: 254,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,731.20 : 307,096.80 = 169,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,731.20/307,096.80 = 169,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,731.20x = 307,096.80 × 169,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,731.20x = 52,126,365,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,126,365,154.56/204,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,608.80

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