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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,571.62, 287,807.29 and 128,002.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,571.62, 287,807.29 and 128,002.54 is: 176,630.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,571.62 : 287,807.29 = 128,002.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,571.62/287,807.29 = 128,002.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,571.62x = 287,807.29 × 128,002.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,571.62x = 36,840,064,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840,064,150.52/208,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,630.28

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