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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,718.20, 308,577.30 and 170,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,718.20, 308,577.30 and 170,726.20 is: 256,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,718.20 : 308,577.30 = 170,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,718.20/308,577.30 = 170,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,718.20x = 308,577.30 × 170,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,718.20x = 52,682,229,835.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682,229,835.26/205,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,089.30

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