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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,775.04, 282,334.56 and 170,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,775.04, 282,334.56 and 170,832.80 is: 235,536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,775.04 : 282,334.56 = 170,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,775.04/282,334.56 = 170,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,775.04x = 282,334.56 × 170,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,775.04x = 48,232,003,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232,003,421.57/204,775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,536.54

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