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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,265.31, 288,831.99 and 137,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,265.31, 288,831.99 and 137,652.40 is: 189,990.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,265.31 : 288,831.99 = 137,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,265.31/288,831.99 = 137,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,265.31x = 288,831.99 × 137,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,265.31x = 39,758,416,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,758,416,620.28/209,265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,990.48

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