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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,732.58, 276,315.57 and 173,496.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,732.58, 276,315.57 and 173,496.15 is: 238,823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,732.58 : 276,315.57 = 173,496.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,732.58/276,315.57 = 173,496.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,732.58x = 276,315.57 × 173,496.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,732.58x = 47,939,687,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,939,687,580.06/200,732.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,823.65

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