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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,595.51, 301,268.02 and 176,588.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,595.51, 301,268.02 and 176,588.33 is: 265,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,595.51 : 301,268.02 = 176,588.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,595.51/301,268.02 = 176,588.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,595.51x = 301,268.02 × 176,588.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,595.51x = 53,200,416,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,200,416,534.21/200,595.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,212.40

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