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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,584.36, 289,151.40 and 140,690.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,584.36, 289,151.40 and 140,690.62 is: 194,102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,584.36 : 289,151.40 = 140,690.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,584.36/289,151.40 = 140,690.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,584.36x = 289,151.40 × 140,690.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,584.36x = 40,680,889,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,680,889,739.87/209,584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,102.70

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