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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,665.80, 308,061.30 and 170,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,665.80, 308,061.30 and 170,673.80 is: 255,647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,665.80 : 308,061.30 = 170,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,665.80/308,061.30 = 170,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,665.80x = 308,061.30 × 170,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,665.80x = 52,577,992,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,577,992,703.94/205,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,647.72

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