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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,007.49, 282,943.26 and 170,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,007.49, 282,943.26 and 170,955.90 is: 235,946.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,007.49 : 282,943.26 = 170,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,007.49/282,943.26 = 170,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,007.49x = 282,943.26 × 170,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,007.49x = 48,370,819,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,370,819,662.23/205,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,946.60

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