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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,161.02, 197,617.32 and 95,396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,161.02, 197,617.32 and 95,396.94 is: 131,684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,161.02 : 197,617.32 = 95,396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,161.02/197,617.32 = 95,396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,161.02x = 197,617.32 × 95,396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,161.02x = 18,852,087,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,852,087,619.00/143,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,684.50

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