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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,576.76, 287,682.98 and 136,930.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,576.76, 287,682.98 and 136,930.64 is: 188,863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,576.76 : 287,682.98 = 136,930.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,576.76/287,682.98 = 136,930.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,576.76x = 287,682.98 × 136,930.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,576.76x = 39,392,614,568.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392,614,568.51/208,576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,863.87

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