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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,525.44, 289,106.80 and 136,909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,525.44, 289,106.80 and 136,909.12 is: 188,909.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,525.44 : 289,106.80 = 136,909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,525.44/289,106.80 = 136,909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,525.44x = 289,106.80 × 136,909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,525.44x = 39,581,357,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581,357,574.02/209,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,909.55

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