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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,537.68, 307,559.18 and 169,665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,537.68, 307,559.18 and 169,665.41 is: 253,881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,537.68 : 307,559.18 = 169,665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,537.68/307,559.18 = 169,665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,537.68x = 307,559.18 × 169,665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,537.68x = 52,182,153,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,182,153,747.65/205,537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,881.21

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