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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,139.54, 287,162.42 and 135,509.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,139.54, 287,162.42 and 135,509.27 is: 186,957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,139.54 : 287,162.42 = 135,509.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,139.54/287,162.42 = 135,509.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,139.54x = 287,162.42 × 135,509.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,139.54x = 38,913,167,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,913,167,792.28/208,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,957.12

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