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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,265.04, 288,847.21 and 136,679.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,265.04, 288,847.21 and 136,679.02 is: 188,657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,265.04 : 288,847.21 = 136,679.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,265.04/288,847.21 = 136,679.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,265.04x = 288,847.21 × 136,679.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,265.04x = 39,479,354,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,479,354,637.84/209,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,657.19

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