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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,147.67, 288,477.86 and 137,504.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,147.67, 288,477.86 and 137,504.79 is: 189,660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,147.67 : 288,477.86 = 137,504.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,147.67/288,477.86 = 137,504.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,147.67x = 288,477.86 × 137,504.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,147.67x = 39,667,086,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,667,086,871.43/209,147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,660.67

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