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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,518.94, 288,935.13 and 140,763.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,518.94, 288,935.13 and 140,763.74 is: 194,118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,518.94 : 288,935.13 = 140,763.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,518.94/288,935.13 = 140,763.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,518.94x = 288,935.13 × 140,763.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,518.94x = 40,671,589,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,671,589,516.19/209,518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,118.92

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