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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,021.15, 288,537.41 and 141,129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,021.15, 288,537.41 and 141,129.99 is: 194,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,021.15 : 288,537.41 = 141,129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,021.15/288,537.41 = 141,129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,021.15x = 288,537.41 × 141,129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,021.15x = 40,721,282,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,721,282,140.75/209,021.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,818.95

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