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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,518.07, 288,933.93 and 140,762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,518.07, 288,933.93 and 140,762.88 is: 194,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,518.07 : 288,933.93 = 140,762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,518.07/288,933.93 = 140,762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,518.07x = 288,933.93 × 140,762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,518.07x = 40,671,172,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,671,172,116.52/209,518.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,117.73

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