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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,640.76, 287,965.08 and 137,018.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,640.76, 287,965.08 and 137,018.94 is: 189,112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,640.76 : 287,965.08 = 137,018.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,640.76/287,965.08 = 137,018.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,640.76x = 287,965.08 × 137,018.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,640.76x = 39,456,670,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,456,670,018.62/208,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,112.95

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