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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,867.67, 295,117.17 and 127,809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,867.67, 295,117.17 and 127,809.52 is: 176,365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,867.67 : 295,117.17 = 127,809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,867.67/295,117.17 = 127,809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,867.67x = 295,117.17 × 127,809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,867.67x = 37,718,783,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,718,783,841.46/213,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,365.06

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