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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,878.91, 282,089.51 and 174,191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,878.91, 282,089.51 and 174,191.66 is: 239,837.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,878.91 : 282,089.51 = 174,191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,878.91/282,089.51 = 174,191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,878.91x = 282,089.51 × 174,191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,878.91x = 49,137,640,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137,640,015.49/204,878.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,837.47

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