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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,232.68, 287,364.58 and 127,628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,232.68, 287,364.58 and 127,628.52 is: 176,129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,232.68 : 287,364.58 = 127,628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,232.68/287,364.58 = 127,628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,232.68x = 287,364.58 × 127,628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,232.68x = 36,675,916,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,675,916,045.82/208,232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,129.49

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