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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,309.60, 307,964.40 and 170,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,309.60, 307,964.40 and 170,749.60 is: 256,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,309.60 : 307,964.40 = 170,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,309.60/307,964.40 = 170,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,309.60x = 307,964.40 × 170,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,309.60x = 52,584,798,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,584,798,114.24/205,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,124.40

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