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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,595.08, 286,502.38 and 127,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,595.08, 286,502.38 and 127,075.82 is: 175,377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,595.08 : 286,502.38 = 127,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,595.08/286,502.38 = 127,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,595.08x = 286,502.38 × 127,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,595.08x = 36,407,524,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,407,524,870.45/207,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,377.59

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