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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,446.48, 287,589.72 and 127,835.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,446.48, 287,589.72 and 127,835.28 is: 176,371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,446.48 : 287,589.72 = 127,835.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,446.48/287,589.72 = 127,835.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,446.48x = 287,589.72 × 127,835.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,446.48x = 36,764,112,381.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,764,112,381.32/208,446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,371.95

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