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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,080, 287,119.59 and 126,365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,080, 287,119.59 and 126,365.75 is: 174,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,080 : 287,119.59 = 126,365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,080/287,119.59 = 126,365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,080x = 287,119.59 × 126,365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,080x = 36,282,080,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,282,080,894.44/208,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,366.02

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