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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,868.20, 307,302.30 and 169,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,868.20, 307,302.30 and 169,876.20 is: 254,814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,868.20 : 307,302.30 = 169,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,868.20/307,302.30 = 169,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,868.20x = 307,302.30 × 169,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,868.20x = 52,203,346,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,346,975.26/204,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,814.30

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