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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,001.60, 312,002.40 and 170,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,001.60, 312,002.40 and 170,676.80 is: 256,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,001.60 : 312,002.40 = 170,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,001.60/312,002.40 = 170,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,001.60x = 312,002.40 × 170,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,001.60x = 53,251,571,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,251,571,224.32/208,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,015.20

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