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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,373.84, 288,909.68 and 141,538.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,373.84, 288,909.68 and 141,538.41 is: 195,305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,373.84 : 288,909.68 = 141,538.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,373.84/288,909.68 = 141,538.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,373.84x = 288,909.68 × 141,538.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,373.84x = 40,891,816,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,891,816,033.12/209,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,305.28

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