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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,569.72, 287,734.24 and 140,561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,569.72, 287,734.24 and 140,561.92 is: 193,913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,569.72 : 287,734.24 = 140,561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,569.72/287,734.24 = 140,561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,569.72x = 287,734.24 × 140,561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,569.72x = 40,444,477,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,444,477,224.14/208,569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,913.47

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