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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,220.58, 287,201.93 and 131,836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,220.58, 287,201.93 and 131,836.76 is: 181,844.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,220.58 : 287,201.93 = 131,836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,220.58/287,201.93 = 131,836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,220.58x = 287,201.93 × 131,836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,220.58x = 37,863,771,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,863,771,916.95/208,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,844.52

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