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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,004.84, 300,837 and 127,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,004.84, 300,837 and 127,369.20 is: 175,763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,004.84 : 300,837 = 127,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,004.84/300,837 = 127,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,004.84x = 300,837 × 127,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,004.84x = 38,317,368,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,317,368,020.40/218,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,763.84

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