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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,139.70, 214,709.55 and 123,456.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,139.70, 214,709.55 and 123,456.70 is: 185,185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,139.70 : 214,709.55 = 123,456.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,139.70/214,709.55 = 123,456.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,139.70x = 214,709.55 × 123,456.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,139.70x = 26,507,332,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,507,332,501.49/143,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,185.05

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