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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,631.20, 308,446.80 and 170,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,631.20, 308,446.80 and 170,639.20 is: 255,958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,631.20 : 308,446.80 = 170,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,631.20/308,446.80 = 170,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,631.20x = 308,446.80 × 170,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,631.20x = 52,633,115,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,633,115,194.56/205,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,958.80

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