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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,136.12, 288,727.91 and 137,724.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,136.12, 288,727.91 and 137,724.09 is: 190,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,136.12 : 288,727.91 = 137,724.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,136.12/288,727.91 = 137,724.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,136.12x = 288,727.91 × 137,724.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,136.12x = 39,764,788,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,764,788,662.35/209,136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,138.31

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