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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,427.15, 287,728.65 and 139,635.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,427.15, 287,728.65 and 139,635.07 is: 192,762.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,427.15 : 287,728.65 = 139,635.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,427.15/287,728.65 = 139,635.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,427.15x = 287,728.65 × 139,635.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,427.15x = 40,177,009,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,177,009,464.43/208,427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,762.84

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