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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,598.78, 301,272.90 and 176,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,598.78, 301,272.90 and 176,591.58 is: 265,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,598.78 : 301,272.90 = 176,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,598.78/301,272.90 = 176,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,598.78x = 301,272.90 × 176,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,598.78x = 53,202,257,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202,257,422.18/200,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,217.25

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