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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,146.52, 287,365.96 and 136,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,146.52, 287,365.96 and 136,651.87 is: 188,660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,146.52 : 287,365.96 = 136,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,146.52/287,365.96 = 136,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,146.52x = 287,365.96 × 136,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,146.52x = 39,269,095,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269,095,808.35/208,146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,660.83

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