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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,343.67, 287,252.96 and 170,064.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,343.67, 287,252.96 and 170,064.33 is: 234,475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,343.67 : 287,252.96 = 170,064.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,343.67/287,252.96 = 170,064.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,343.67x = 287,252.96 × 170,064.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,343.67x = 48,851,481,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,851,481,332.60/208,343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,475.48

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