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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,583.36, 289,150.02 and 140,689.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,583.36, 289,150.02 and 140,689.62 is: 194,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,583.36 : 289,150.02 = 140,689.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,583.36/289,150.02 = 140,689.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,583.36x = 289,150.02 × 140,689.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,583.36x = 40,680,406,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,680,406,436.79/209,583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,101.32

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