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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,908.38, 289,509.75 and 134,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,908.38, 289,509.75 and 134,463.90 is: 185,455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,908.38 : 289,509.75 = 134,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,908.38/289,509.75 = 134,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,908.38x = 289,509.75 × 134,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,908.38x = 38,928,610,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,928,610,073.03/209,908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,455.25

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