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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,049.03, 288,607.34 and 137,636.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,049.03, 288,607.34 and 137,636.63 is: 190,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,049.03 : 288,607.34 = 137,636.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,049.03/288,607.34 = 137,636.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,049.03x = 288,607.34 × 137,636.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,049.03x = 39,722,940,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,722,940,571.92/209,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,017.34

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