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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,599.62, 287,761.46 and 131,989.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,599.62, 287,761.46 and 131,989.59 is: 182,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,599.62 : 287,761.46 = 131,989.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,599.62/287,761.46 = 131,989.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,599.62x = 287,761.46 × 131,989.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,599.62x = 37,981,516,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981,516,463.25/208,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,078.55

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