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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,875.19, 282,084.40 and 174,187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,875.19, 282,084.40 and 174,187.93 is: 239,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,875.19 : 282,084.40 = 174,187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,875.19/282,084.40 = 174,187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,875.19x = 282,084.40 × 174,187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,875.19x = 49,135,697,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,135,697,721.29/204,875.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,832.35

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