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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,160.25, 287,190.66 and 135,529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,160.25, 287,190.66 and 135,529.98 is: 186,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,160.25 : 287,190.66 = 135,529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,160.25/287,190.66 = 135,529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,160.25x = 287,190.66 × 135,529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,160.25x = 38,922,944,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,922,944,405.99/208,160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,985.48

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