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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,427.88, 302,724.74 and 127,531.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,427.88, 302,724.74 and 127,531.89 is: 175,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,427.88 : 302,724.74 = 127,531.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,427.88/302,724.74 = 127,531.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,427.88x = 302,724.74 × 127,531.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,427.88x = 38,607,058,560.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,607,058,560.79/219,427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,944.18

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