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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,451.29, 306,389.79 and 174,309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,451.29, 306,389.79 and 174,309.64 is: 261,219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,451.29 : 306,389.79 = 174,309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,451.29/306,389.79 = 174,309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,451.29x = 306,389.79 × 174,309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,451.29x = 53,406,693,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,406,693,228.60/204,451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,219.64

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