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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,175.97, 197,729.82 and 107,309.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,175.97, 197,729.82 and 107,309.17 is: 148,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,175.97 : 197,729.82 = 107,309.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,175.97/197,729.82 = 107,309.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,175.97x = 197,729.82 × 107,309.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,175.97x = 21,218,222,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218,222,868.45/143,175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,196.82

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