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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,251.83, 287,241.36 and 127,711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,251.83, 287,241.36 and 127,711.46 is: 176,152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,251.83 : 287,241.36 = 127,711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,251.83/287,241.36 = 127,711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,251.83x = 287,241.36 × 127,711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,251.83x = 36,684,012,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,684,012,021.78/208,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,152.18

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