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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,986.29, 288,489.39 and 141,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,986.29, 288,489.39 and 141,095.24 is: 194,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,986.29 : 288,489.39 = 141,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,986.29/288,489.39 = 141,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,986.29x = 288,489.39 × 141,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,986.29x = 40,704,480,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,704,480,440.73/208,986.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,771.05

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