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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,615.20, 286,514.68 and 127,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,615.20, 286,514.68 and 127,041.24 is: 175,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,615.20 : 286,514.68 = 127,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,615.20/286,514.68 = 127,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,615.20x = 286,514.68 × 127,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,615.20x = 36,399,180,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,399,180,225.40/207,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,320.40

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