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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,858.59, 301,289.96 and 51,098.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,858.59, 301,289.96 and 51,098.95 is: 76,648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,858.59 : 301,289.96 = 51,098.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,858.59/301,289.96 = 51,098.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,858.59x = 301,289.96 × 51,098.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,858.59x = 15,395,600,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,395,600,601.54/200,858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,648.95

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