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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,425.06, 287,631.93 and 127,897.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,425.06, 287,631.93 and 127,897.08 is: 176,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,425.06 : 287,631.93 = 127,897.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,425.06/287,631.93 = 127,897.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,425.06x = 287,631.93 × 127,897.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,425.06x = 36,787,283,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,787,283,961.76/208,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,501.25

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