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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,237.09, 288,778.70 and 127,612.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,237.09, 288,778.70 and 127,612.68 is: 176,124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,237.09 : 288,778.70 = 127,612.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,237.09/288,778.70 = 127,612.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,237.09x = 288,778.70 × 127,612.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,237.09x = 36,851,823,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,851,823,195.85/209,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,124.72

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