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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,727.43, 288,248.45 and 144,361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,727.43, 288,248.45 and 144,361.59 is: 199,360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,727.43 : 288,248.45 = 144,361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,727.43/288,248.45 = 144,361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,727.43x = 288,248.45 × 144,361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,727.43x = 41,612,004,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,612,004,557.04/208,727.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,360.50

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