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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,175.32, 310,667.65 and 169,555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,175.32, 310,667.65 and 169,555.72 is: 255,488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,175.32 : 310,667.65 = 169,555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,175.32/310,667.65 = 169,555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,175.32x = 310,667.65 × 169,555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,175.32x = 52,675,476,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,476,438.79/206,175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,488.75

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