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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,170.12, 287,197.84 and 136,647.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,170.12, 287,197.84 and 136,647.32 is: 188,522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,170.12 : 287,197.84 = 136,647.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,170.12/287,197.84 = 136,647.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,170.12x = 287,197.84 × 136,647.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,170.12x = 39,244,815,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,244,815,145.79/208,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,522.81

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