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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,462.04, 289,121.10 and 142,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,462.04, 289,121.10 and 142,432.92 is: 196,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,462.04 : 289,121.10 = 142,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,462.04/289,121.10 = 142,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,462.04x = 289,121.10 × 142,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,462.04x = 41,180,362,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,180,362,506.61/209,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,600.60

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