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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,910.41, 288,010.73 and 143,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,910.41, 288,010.73 and 143,497.24 is: 197,829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,910.41 : 288,010.73 = 143,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,910.41/288,010.73 = 143,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,910.41x = 288,010.73 × 143,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,910.41x = 41,328,744,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,328,744,484.10/208,910.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,829.99

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