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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,414.23, 287,677.04 and 132,962.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,414.23, 287,677.04 and 132,962.67 is: 183,530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,414.23 : 287,677.04 = 132,962.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,414.23/287,677.04 = 132,962.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,414.23x = 287,677.04 × 132,962.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,414.23x = 38,250,306,671.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,250,306,671.28/208,414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,530.21

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