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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,687.90, 301,082.01 and 141,638.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,687.90, 301,082.01 and 141,638.90 is: 212,493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,687.90 : 301,082.01 = 141,638.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,687.90/301,082.01 = 141,638.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,687.90x = 301,082.01 × 141,638.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,687.90x = 42,644,923,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644,923,200.78/200,687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,493.75

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