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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,158.57, 287,265.78 and 127,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,158.57, 287,265.78 and 127,570.52 is: 176,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,158.57 : 287,265.78 = 127,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,158.57/287,265.78 = 127,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,158.57x = 287,265.78 × 127,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,158.57x = 36,646,644,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,646,644,932.81/208,158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,051.58

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