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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,523.24, 287,895.14 and 137,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,523.24, 287,895.14 and 137,030.12 is: 189,189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,523.24 : 287,895.14 = 137,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,523.24/287,895.14 = 137,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,523.24x = 287,895.14 × 137,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,523.24x = 39,450,305,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450,305,581.62/208,523.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,189.01

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