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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,595.76, 316,041.24 and 121,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,595.76, 316,041.24 and 121,727 is: 182,675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,595.76 : 316,041.24 = 121,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,595.76/316,041.24 = 121,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,595.76x = 316,041.24 × 121,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,595.76x = 38,470,752,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,470,752,021.48/210,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,675.81

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