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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,101.80, 214,652.70 and 129,323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,101.80, 214,652.70 and 129,323.70 is: 193,985.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,101.80 : 214,652.70 = 129,323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,101.80/214,652.70 = 129,323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,101.80x = 214,652.70 × 129,323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,101.80x = 27,759,681,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,759,681,378.99/143,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,985.55

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