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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,041.56, 288,597.06 and 137,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,041.56, 288,597.06 and 137,629.20 is: 190,007.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,041.56 : 288,597.06 = 137,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,041.56/288,597.06 = 137,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,041.56x = 288,597.06 × 137,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,041.56x = 39,719,382,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,719,382,490.15/209,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,007.11

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