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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,979.88, 288,438.12 and 137,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,979.88, 288,438.12 and 137,366.52 is: 189,595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,979.88 : 288,438.12 = 137,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,979.88/288,438.12 = 137,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,979.88x = 288,438.12 × 137,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,979.88x = 39,621,740,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621,740,779.74/208,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,595.96

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