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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,019.58, 197,284.99 and 89,211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,019.58, 197,284.99 and 89,211.15 is: 123,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,019.58 : 197,284.99 = 89,211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,019.58/197,284.99 = 89,211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,019.58x = 197,284.99 × 89,211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,019.58x = 17,600,020,835.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,600,020,835.64/143,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,060.22

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