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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,133, 299,660.90 and 127,726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,133, 299,660.90 and 127,726.28 is: 176,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,133 : 299,660.90 = 127,726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,133/299,660.90 = 127,726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,133x = 299,660.90 × 127,726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,133x = 38,274,572,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,274,572,018.45/217,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,272.48

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