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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,141.78, 287,168.60 and 127,485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,141.78, 287,168.60 and 127,485.22 is: 175,888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,141.78 : 287,168.60 = 127,485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,141.78/287,168.60 = 127,485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,141.78x = 287,168.60 × 127,485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,141.78x = 36,609,752,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,609,752,148.09/208,141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,888.53

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