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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,411.60, 287,594.40 and 132,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,411.60, 287,594.40 and 132,952 is: 183,465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,411.60 : 287,594.40 = 132,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,411.60/287,594.40 = 132,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,411.60x = 287,594.40 × 132,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,411.60x = 38,236,250,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,236,250,668.80/208,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,465.08

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