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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,219.08, 287,199.86 and 131,835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,219.08, 287,199.86 and 131,835.26 is: 181,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,219.08 : 287,199.86 = 131,835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,219.08/287,199.86 = 131,835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,219.08x = 287,199.86 × 131,835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,219.08x = 37,863,068,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,863,068,215.06/208,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,842.45

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