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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,565.56, 289,156.70 and 137,074.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,565.56, 289,156.70 and 137,074.68 is: 189,134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,565.56 : 289,156.70 = 137,074.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,565.56/289,156.70 = 137,074.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,565.56x = 289,156.70 × 137,074.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,565.56x = 39,636,062,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,636,062,465.04/209,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,134.43

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