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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,024.50, 281,587.20 and 169,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,024.50, 281,587.20 and 169,979 is: 234,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,024.50 : 281,587.20 = 169,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,024.50/281,587.20 = 169,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,024.50x = 281,587.20 × 169,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,024.50x = 47,863,910,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,863,910,668.80/204,024.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,598.84

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