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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,411.60, 308,117.40 and 170,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,411.60, 308,117.40 and 170,851.60 is: 256,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,411.60 : 308,117.40 = 170,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,411.60/308,117.40 = 170,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,411.60x = 308,117.40 × 170,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,411.60x = 52,642,350,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,642,350,777.84/205,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,277.40

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