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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,137.12, 288,729.29 and 137,725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,137.12, 288,729.29 and 137,725.09 is: 190,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,137.12 : 288,729.29 = 137,725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,137.12/288,729.29 = 137,725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,137.12x = 288,729.29 × 137,725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,137.12x = 39,765,267,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,765,267,450.89/209,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,139.69

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