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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,512.65, 287,778.20 and 132,038.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,512.65, 287,778.20 and 132,038.73 is: 182,232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,512.65 : 287,778.20 = 132,038.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,512.65/287,778.20 = 132,038.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,512.65x = 287,778.20 × 132,038.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,512.65x = 37,997,868,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,997,868,049.69/208,512.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,232.92

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