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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,591.66, 287,750.50 and 131,981.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,591.66, 287,750.50 and 131,981.59 is: 182,067.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,591.66 : 287,750.50 = 131,981.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,591.66/287,750.50 = 131,981.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,591.66x = 287,750.50 × 131,981.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,591.66x = 37,977,768,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977,768,513.30/208,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,067.53

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