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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,516.70, 287,783.78 and 132,042.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,516.70, 287,783.78 and 132,042.78 is: 182,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,516.70 : 287,783.78 = 132,042.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,516.70/287,783.78 = 132,042.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,516.70x = 287,783.78 × 132,042.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,516.70x = 37,999,770,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,999,770,350.11/208,516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,238.50

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