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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,522.60, 309,323.10 and 169,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,522.60, 309,323.10 and 169,658.60 is: 254,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,522.60 : 309,323.10 = 169,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,522.60/309,323.10 = 169,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,522.60x = 309,323.10 × 169,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,522.60x = 52,479,324,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,479,324,093.66/206,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,109.35

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