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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,910.91, 288,011.42 and 143,497.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,910.91, 288,011.42 and 143,497.74 is: 197,830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,910.91 : 288,011.42 = 143,497.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,910.91/288,011.42 = 143,497.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,910.91x = 288,011.42 × 143,497.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,910.91x = 41,328,987,864.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,328,987,864.19/208,910.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,830.68

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