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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,422.20, 308,133.30 and 170,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,422.20, 308,133.30 and 170,430.20 is: 255,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,422.20 : 308,133.30 = 170,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,422.20/308,133.30 = 170,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,422.20x = 308,133.30 × 170,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,422.20x = 52,515,219,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515,219,945.66/205,422.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,645.30

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