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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,376.28, 282,035.09 and 127,937.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,376.28, 282,035.09 and 127,937.53 is: 176,551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,376.28 : 282,035.09 = 127,937.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,376.28/282,035.09 = 127,937.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,376.28x = 282,035.09 × 127,937.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,376.28x = 36,082,872,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082,872,787.93/204,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,551.18

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