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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,427.90, 287,729.69 and 139,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,427.90, 287,729.69 and 139,635.82 is: 192,763.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,427.90 : 287,729.69 = 139,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,427.90/287,729.69 = 139,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,427.90x = 287,729.69 × 139,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,427.90x = 40,177,369,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,177,369,783.99/208,427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,763.87

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