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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,158.91, 287,264.52 and 127,630.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,158.91, 287,264.52 and 127,630.82 is: 176,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,158.91 : 287,264.52 = 127,630.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,158.91/287,264.52 = 127,630.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,158.91x = 287,264.52 × 127,630.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,158.91x = 36,663,806,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,663,806,962.67/208,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,133.74

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