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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,811.40, 307,217.10 and 169,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,811.40, 307,217.10 and 169,790.60 is: 254,685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,811.40 : 307,217.10 = 169,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,811.40/307,217.10 = 169,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,811.40x = 307,217.10 × 169,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,811.40x = 52,162,575,739.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,162,575,739.26/204,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,685.90

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