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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,293.27, 281,765.18 and 174,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,293.27, 281,765.18 and 174,178.28 is: 240,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,293.27 : 281,765.18 = 174,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,293.27/281,765.18 = 174,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,293.27x = 281,765.18 × 174,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,293.27x = 49,077,375,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,077,375,556.15/204,293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,230.01

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