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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,028.02, 281,592.12 and 169,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,028.02, 281,592.12 and 169,982.52 is: 234,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,028.02 : 281,592.12 = 169,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,028.02/281,592.12 = 169,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,028.02x = 281,592.12 × 169,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,028.02x = 47,865,738,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,865,738,169.74/204,028.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,603.75

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