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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,973.86, 527,832 and 127,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,973.86, 527,832 and 127,280.40 is: 190,874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,973.86 : 527,832 = 127,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,973.86/527,832 = 127,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,973.86x = 527,832 × 127,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,973.86x = 67,182,668,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182,668,092.80/351,973.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,874.03

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