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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,651.52, 276,801.12 and 168,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,651.52, 276,801.12 and 168,808.80 is: 232,873.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,651.52 : 276,801.12 = 168,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,651.52/276,801.12 = 168,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,651.52x = 276,801.12 × 168,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,651.52x = 46,726,464,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,726,464,905.86/200,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,873.72

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