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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,022.28, 288,408.41 and 127,295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,022.28, 288,408.41 and 127,295.75 is: 175,642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,022.28 : 288,408.41 = 127,295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,022.28/288,408.41 = 127,295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,022.28x = 288,408.41 × 127,295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,022.28x = 36,713,164,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,713,164,220.78/209,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,642.35

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