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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,821.70, 307,232.55 and 169,829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,821.70, 307,232.55 and 169,829.70 is: 254,744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,821.70 : 307,232.55 = 169,829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,821.70/307,232.55 = 169,829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,821.70x = 307,232.55 × 169,829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,821.70x = 52,177,211,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,177,211,796.74/204,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,744.55

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