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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,002.64, 300,844.68 and 127,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,002.64, 300,844.68 and 127,363.76 is: 175,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,002.64 : 300,844.68 = 127,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,002.64/300,844.68 = 127,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,002.64x = 300,844.68 × 127,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,002.64x = 38,316,709,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316,709,620.80/218,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,762.59

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