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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,014.99, 281,574.09 and 169,969.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,014.99, 281,574.09 and 169,969.49 is: 234,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,014.99 : 281,574.09 = 169,969.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,014.99/281,574.09 = 169,969.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,014.99x = 281,574.09 × 169,969.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,014.99x = 47,859,004,474.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,859,004,474.51/204,014.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,585.73

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