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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,015.60, 312,023.40 and 170,690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,015.60, 312,023.40 and 170,690.80 is: 256,036.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,015.60 : 312,023.40 = 170,690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,015.60/312,023.40 = 170,690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,015.60x = 312,023.40 × 170,690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,015.60x = 53,259,523,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259,523,764.72/208,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,036.20

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