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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,838.20, 307,257.30 and 169,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,838.20, 307,257.30 and 169,846.20 is: 254,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,838.20 : 307,257.30 = 169,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,838.20/307,257.30 = 169,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,838.20x = 307,257.30 × 169,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,838.20x = 52,186,484,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,186,484,827.26/204,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,769.30

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