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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,738.52, 276,323.86 and 173,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,738.52, 276,323.86 and 173,502.20 is: 238,832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,738.52 : 276,323.86 = 173,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,738.52/276,323.86 = 173,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,738.52x = 276,323.86 × 173,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,738.52x = 47,942,797,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,942,797,622.49/200,738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,832.08

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