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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,441.18, 282,080.63 and 171,859.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,441.18, 282,080.63 and 171,859.49 is: 237,125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,441.18 : 282,080.63 = 171,859.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,441.18/282,080.63 = 171,859.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,441.18x = 282,080.63 × 171,859.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,441.18x = 48,478,232,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,478,232,916.03/204,441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,125.58

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