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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,862.18, 289,517.25 and 141,854.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,862.18, 289,517.25 and 141,854.34 is: 195,696.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,862.18 : 289,517.25 = 141,854.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,862.18/289,517.25 = 141,854.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,862.18x = 289,517.25 × 141,854.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,862.18x = 41,069,278,417.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,069,278,417.37/209,862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,696.43

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