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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,517.95, 288,933.75 and 140,762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,517.95, 288,933.75 and 140,762.75 is: 194,117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,517.95 : 288,933.75 = 140,762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,517.95/288,933.75 = 140,762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,517.95x = 288,933.75 × 140,762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,517.95x = 40,671,109,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,671,109,217.81/209,517.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,117.54

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