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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,852.65, 275,709.42 and 127,216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,852.65, 275,709.42 and 127,216.91 is: 175,503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,852.65 : 275,709.42 = 127,216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,852.65/275,709.42 = 127,216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,852.65x = 275,709.42 × 127,216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,852.65x = 35,074,901,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,074,901,159.57/199,852.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,503.81

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