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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,982.63, 288,484.32 and 141,091.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,982.63, 288,484.32 and 141,091.57 is: 194,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,982.63 : 288,484.32 = 141,091.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,982.63/288,484.32 = 141,091.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,982.63x = 288,484.32 × 141,091.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,982.63x = 40,702,703,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,702,703,481.30/208,982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,765.96

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