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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,002.22, 288,542.60 and 137,589.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,002.22, 288,542.60 and 137,589.83 is: 189,952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,002.22 : 288,542.60 = 137,589.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,002.22/288,542.60 = 137,589.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,002.22x = 288,542.60 × 137,589.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,002.22x = 39,700,525,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,700,525,151.10/209,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,952.65

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