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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,803.69, 288,272.84 and 137,307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,803.69, 288,272.84 and 137,307.02 is: 189,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,803.69 : 288,272.84 = 137,307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,803.69/288,272.84 = 137,307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,803.69x = 288,272.84 × 137,307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,803.69x = 39,581,882,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581,882,479.44/208,803.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,565.05

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