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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,371.59, 288,906.57 and 141,536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,371.59, 288,906.57 and 141,536.16 is: 195,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,371.59 : 288,906.57 = 141,536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,371.59/288,906.57 = 141,536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,371.59x = 288,906.57 × 141,536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,371.59x = 40,890,726,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,890,726,516.57/209,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,302.17

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