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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,819.20, 307,228.80 and 169,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,819.20, 307,228.80 and 169,827.20 is: 254,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,819.20 : 307,228.80 = 169,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,819.20/307,228.80 = 169,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,819.20x = 307,228.80 × 169,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,819.20x = 52,175,806,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,806,863.36/204,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,740.80

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