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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,874.19, 282,083.02 and 174,186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,874.19, 282,083.02 and 174,186.93 is: 239,830.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,874.19 : 282,083.02 = 174,186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,874.19/282,083.02 = 174,186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,874.19x = 282,083.02 × 174,186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,874.19x = 49,135,175,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,135,175,332.86/204,874.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,830.97

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