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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,465.07, 287,780.98 and 139,672.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,465.07, 287,780.98 and 139,672.99 is: 192,815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,465.07 : 287,780.98 = 139,672.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,465.07/287,780.98 = 139,672.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,465.07x = 287,780.98 × 139,672.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,465.07x = 40,195,229,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,195,229,941.73/208,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,815.18

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