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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,894.78, 282,587.67 and 172,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,894.78, 282,587.67 and 172,062.42 is: 237,305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,894.78 : 282,587.67 = 172,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,894.78/282,587.67 = 172,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,894.78x = 282,587.67 × 172,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,894.78x = 48,622,718,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622,718,362.36/204,894.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,305.79

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