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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,365.88, 287,486.56 and 130,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,365.88, 287,486.56 and 130,849.88 is: 180,536.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,365.88 : 287,486.56 = 130,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,365.88/287,486.56 = 130,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,365.88x = 287,486.56 × 130,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,365.88x = 37,617,581,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,617,581,877.61/208,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,536.19

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