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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,127.04, 287,339.04 and 136,632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,127.04, 287,339.04 and 136,632.12 is: 188,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,127.04 : 287,339.04 = 136,632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,127.04/287,339.04 = 136,632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,127.04x = 287,339.04 × 136,632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,127.04x = 39,259,742,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,259,742,193.96/208,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,633.55

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