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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,568.72, 287,732.86 and 140,560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,568.72, 287,732.86 and 140,560.92 is: 193,912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,568.72 : 287,732.86 = 140,560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,568.72/287,732.86 = 140,560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,568.72x = 287,732.86 × 140,560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,568.72x = 40,443,995,164.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443,995,164.43/208,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,912.08

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