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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,426.80, 307,702.80 and 170,434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,426.80, 307,702.80 and 170,434.80 is: 255,289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,426.80 : 307,702.80 = 170,434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,426.80/307,702.80 = 170,434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,426.80x = 307,702.80 × 170,434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,426.80x = 52,443,265,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,443,265,177.44/205,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,289.31

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