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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,246.69, 301,135.28 and 127,585.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,246.69, 301,135.28 and 127,585.13 is: 176,041.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,246.69 : 301,135.28 = 127,585.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,246.69/301,135.28 = 127,585.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,246.69x = 301,135.28 × 127,585.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,246.69x = 38,420,381,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,420,381,702.78/218,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,041.07

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