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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,166.34, 287,276.51 and 127,578.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,166.34, 287,276.51 and 127,578.29 is: 176,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,166.34 : 287,276.51 = 127,578.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,166.34/287,276.51 = 127,578.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,166.34x = 287,276.51 × 127,578.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,166.34x = 36,650,243,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,650,243,828.69/208,166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,062.30

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