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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,153.28, 197,569.74 and 86,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,153.28, 197,569.74 and 86,565.06 is: 119,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,153.28 : 197,569.74 = 86,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,153.28/197,569.74 = 86,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,153.28x = 197,569.74 × 86,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,153.28x = 17,102,636,397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102,636,397.28/143,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,470.80

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