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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,423.91, 287,724.16 and 139,631.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,423.91, 287,724.16 and 139,631.82 is: 192,758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,423.91 : 287,724.16 = 139,631.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,423.91/287,724.16 = 139,631.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,423.91x = 287,724.16 × 139,631.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,423.91x = 40,175,448,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,175,448,118.77/208,423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,758.35

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