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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,311.94, 287,499.09 and 127,725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,311.94, 287,499.09 and 127,725.22 is: 176,278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,311.94 : 287,499.09 = 127,725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,311.94/287,499.09 = 127,725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,311.94x = 287,499.09 × 127,725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,311.94x = 36,720,884,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,720,884,520.05/208,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,278.35

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