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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,202.06, 287,248.20 and 135,571.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,202.06, 287,248.20 and 135,571.79 is: 187,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,202.06 : 287,248.20 = 135,571.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,202.06/287,248.20 = 135,571.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,202.06x = 287,248.20 × 135,571.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,202.06x = 38,942,752,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942,752,648.28/208,202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,043.07

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