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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,496.59, 313,364.16 and 176,601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,496.59, 313,364.16 and 176,601.38 is: 264,159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,496.59 : 313,364.16 = 176,601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,496.59/313,364.16 = 176,601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,496.59x = 313,364.16 × 176,601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,496.59x = 55,340,541,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,340,541,531.72/209,496.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,159.63

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