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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,647.80, 308,034.30 and 170,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,647.80, 308,034.30 and 170,655.80 is: 255,620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,647.80 : 308,034.30 = 170,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,647.80/308,034.30 = 170,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,647.80x = 308,034.30 × 170,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,647.80x = 52,567,839,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,567,839,893.94/205,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,620.73

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