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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,546.36, 286,435.50 and 127,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,546.36, 286,435.50 and 127,027.50 is: 175,311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,546.36 : 286,435.50 = 127,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,546.36/286,435.50 = 127,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,546.36x = 286,435.50 × 127,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,546.36x = 36,385,185,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,385,185,476.25/207,546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,311.12

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