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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,429.08, 287,637.44 and 127,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,429.08, 287,637.44 and 127,901.08 is: 176,506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,429.08 : 287,637.44 = 127,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,429.08/287,637.44 = 127,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,429.08x = 287,637.44 × 127,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,429.08x = 36,789,139,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,789,139,224.44/208,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,506.75

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