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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,549.54, 286,439.94 and 127,030.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,549.54, 286,439.94 and 127,030.68 is: 175,315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,549.54 : 286,439.94 = 127,030.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,549.54/286,439.94 = 127,030.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,549.54x = 286,439.94 × 127,030.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,549.54x = 36,386,660,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,386,660,357.36/207,549.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,315.54

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