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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,431.53, 302,729.79 and 127,535.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,431.53, 302,729.79 and 127,535.55 is: 175,949.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,431.53 : 302,729.79 = 127,535.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,431.53/302,729.79 = 127,535.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,431.53x = 302,729.79 × 127,535.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,431.53x = 38,608,808,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,608,808,894.67/219,431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,949.23

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