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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,072.52, 281,760.24 and 127,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,072.52, 281,760.24 and 127,624.72 is: 176,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,072.52 : 281,760.24 = 127,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,072.52/281,760.24 = 127,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,072.52x = 281,760.24 × 127,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,072.52x = 35,959,571,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,959,571,737.13/204,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,209.77

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